A+E Architects, Green Architects, Sustainable Design Cape Cod

1277 Millstone Road

Brewster, Ma 02631

phone: 508.896.0051

fax: 508.896.6199

solar

The house's heating and hot water needs are met almost entirely by the (8) 4'-0" x 8'-0" solar thermal panels on the roof. Although oriented approximate 25 degrees east of south, the house's south facing roof receives enough sun to provide all of the household's domestic hot water needs from April through November. In the winter months, the 1200 gallon storage tank acts as a "battery;" the tank temperature hovers around 100 degrees, just a bit too cool for showers, but ideal for radiant floor heating. By installing Pex plastic tubing underneath the 1st floor subfloor, the entire first floor is heated by water warmed in the storage tank. Radiant heating requires much lower water temperatures (80-90 degrees) than forced hot water baseboards (approx. 120) therefore is a more efficient and even more comfortable system. The heated floor makes bare feet comfortable even in February, and is much appreciated by Kula, the lab, whose bed stays toasty all winter! The PV panels provide an estimated 2400 kWh/year, which is approx. 2/3rds of the electricity used by our household of 4! Annually, we pay approximately 400$ for heat and hot water....

All panels installed by E2 Solar

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A+E Architects, Inc. is a full service architectural design-build firm specializing in sustainable design, green building, and environmentally sensitive construction on Cape Cod, the South shore, and beyond. Alison Alessi, Architect, Leed AP and Bob Evans, licensed construction supervisor, have the experience to make your environmentally responsible project a reality.

Net Zero Energy House : Hyannis, MA Begins construction

Thankful Chases Pathway: Harwich, MA An Energy Efficient Affordable Housing Projects Receives Leed Certification

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