10/11/2017
Have completed plans for a passive solar house, an all but forgotten concept. House features concrete walls on North and West sides with full earthen berms. South facing window wall (80' long) with concrete floor heat sink. Roof overhang per Sun position calculation. For fire protection a red iron super structure, metal roof and skin plus metal stud framing throughout. Yet, easy living with large kitchen (28' work triangle) and 6' x 18' pantry, oversized bedrooms each with walk-in closet, combined laundry/sewing room, centrally located 12' x 14' storm shelter, and a spectacular view of farm pond and woods. Low cost utilities, fire/storms safety and custom living layout.