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by Alexandra Kain
Deep in the northern chill of Iceland, just outside the arctic circle, the Hof House sits snugly within its landscape. Built on an existing estate, Studio Granada Architects salvaged whatever materials possible from the site to be incorporated into the new residence, converting telegraph poles into a sun screen and basalt pillars into [...]
By Bruce_K
Here are plans for a very simple solar oven that can be built for under $10. It’s portable, so you can take it on camping trips. Temperatures will reach 350F.
Windshield Shade Solar Oven
I have to admit that this is the easiest DIY Solar Oven that I’ve seen to date.
Materials
one reflective windshield shade
velcro strips
plastic [...]
by Katia Rossi
Roots & Shoots
Graduate Fellow
Danbury, Connecticut, USA
You probably appreciate the sun’s warmth and light, but did you realize that you can harness the sun’s energy to cook food each day? Last summer I learned about solar cooking, and I’m excited to share my experience with you.
When I was the leader of Washington State [...]
Berkeley Approves City-Backed Loans for Solar Panels. By Felicity Barringer, NYTimes, September 17, 2008. “The Berkeley City Council moved late Tuesday to eliminate one of the biggest obstacles to making homes more energy-efficient: the upfront cost. In a move being watched by other cities around the country, the Council [...]
