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Old 11/23/05, 09:19 AM
 
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Hi,

"We have a dream to build a Passive Solar house."

Good!

I have put together a lot of information on designing and building passive solar homes on my site -- you might want to have a look:
http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects...solarhomes.htm

I like the Chiras book a lot -- I think its the best of the bunch.

I'd have a look at the "Construction" section just to get a feel for all the different ways you can build a solar home -- lots of choices.

Most of all, take a look through the "I Did It" sites -- these are articles or websites by people have designed, built and live in solar homes. Lots of valuable design and what its like to live in various types of solar home information.

When you get down to having a design, and want to know how well it will perform (which can be tricky with solar designs), I'd highly reccommend that you download the HEED software, and model your home with it. This is a really good (and free) solar simulation package that is very easy to use. You will also need to download the weather file for your area.

Its down the page a ways here:
http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects...s/guidesps.htm

Good Luck!

Gary
www.BuildItSolar.com
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Old 11/23/05, 10:16 AM
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Check out www.ourcoolhouse.com

A subfloor is typically done to get the structure built then apply finishes at one time. Stained, colored and patterned concrete floors are an example of concrete without subfloor concept. Post and beam or joist construction with 1x or 2x flooring direct to studs is an example using wood construction. Typically subfloors allow installation of smaller pieces of more expensive material to be applied without having to worry about nail or fastener placement.

I am designing a log cabin that will have 2x6 T&G Voint bottom and square edge top for the loft space. You get a ceiling and floor in one application.
Those floors are beautiful. It's something that I'll think about.
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Old 11/23/05, 01:00 PM
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Thanks Everyone!! We really appreciate all the feedback and the great URL's!

Did I ever mention how much I love this board!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
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