tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299108886803608881.post2244997002580707682..comments2024-03-26T07:56:17.955-07:00Comments on The South Fraser Blog: Building Green HomesNathan Pachalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17647693133663879821noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299108886803608881.post-87714372150269043302010-01-30T21:43:55.828-08:002010-01-30T21:43:55.828-08:00Thanks for catching this typo. I meant wouldn'...Thanks for catching this typo. I meant wouldn't. You are correct, a big window collecting heat in the summer is not a good idea.Nathan Pachalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17647693133663879821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299108886803608881.post-81608702263301447352010-01-30T21:15:07.923-08:002010-01-30T21:15:07.923-08:00I have to respectfully disagree with the suggestio...I have to respectfully disagree with the suggestion that large windows be placed to catch the afternoon sun.<br /><br />In summer there is so much heat pouring in the large west facing windows in my house that we have to close the curtains and turn on air conditioning. And yes that's in Vancouver where supposedly it never gets that hot.<br /><br />In winter all windows lose more heat than they capture from the sun.<br /><br />Maybe there are times when it makes sense, but certainly not the peak energy usage seasons so I say choose window sizes and locations for other reasons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com