Venberg Solar Studio

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The garage was dismantled and 75% of the wood framing and siding was salvaged. A new foundation, complete with tubing for in-floor heat, was poured. Refurbished solar thermal panels were mounted at 60 degrees for maximum winter heat gain. Several inches of dirt on the roof provide further insulation and space for plantings, adding another form of of solar energy this shop will utilize.

System Components

4 4'X6' flat-plate solar thermal panels
Apricus 22-tube evacuated solar thermal panel
2 1'X4' unisolar solar PV panels
Seasonal solar domestic hot water
Radiant in-floor heating via solar thermal
Strategic daylighting fenestration
PV-powered attic vent
PV-powered pump
Optimal Value Engineered (OVE) framing

Additional Measures

Living roof
Rainwater catchment
75% salvaged/recycled materials

System Designer: Richard Venberg
System Engineer: Mario Montesario
System Installer: Richard Venberg

Date of Installation Completion: Constantly upgrading since 2001

Anticipated Energy Delivery When Purchased

100% for space-heating and solar domestic hot water