Passive Solar Simplified 3; Indirect & isolated gain systems

Video Part 3 of 6: Indirect and isolated gain passive solar systems
Includes sections on a thermal storage wall (trombe), thermosiphon and a historic home with a sunspace.
Architect Thomas Doerr shows just what you need to know about passive solar home design to save over 80% of your home's heating and cooling bills. You will learn what you need to do to take advantage of the clean, free heating and cooling from the sun, and to lessen your dependence on volatile dirty energy sources. You will know the sustainable design strategies that save money, your health and hopefully the planet.
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[@memyselfI2013]

I've read books on this subject and was totally confused, however, when I saw your videos you explain it so simply. Thank you for sharing your expertise on the subject of passive solar design.

[@DoerrArchitecture]

Thanks. Yeah, it's not so complicated.

[@DoerrArchitecture]

For a thermal storage wall, yes, you have to have glass a few inches in front of the mass wall. If you want a place for plants, the you should go with a sunspace system.

[@trybal007]

Great vids! Very informative. Thanks! :)

[@MidniteGem]

You said the sunspace can't be occupied at all times because of extreme temperatures. Would that be a problem for the plants?

[@DoerrArchitecture]

Some plants could tolerate the temperature swings, some could not so would have to be moved elsewhere.