image above from the Englert websiteHello all and Happy Earth Day,
I wanted to let you know about a metal roofing system that I thought was doing well by offering three green systems in one roof. The "Englert" Company now offers a system that combines PV, Solar Hot-water, and rain harvesting in one roof.
Here is a link from the Englert company below that will explain the product in more detail.
http://www.englertinc.com/ThinfilmSolar_info.aspx?Page=1
The reason I like it.
It is trying hard to be multifunctional in its green approach while maintaining a slick look and aesthetically does not call attention to itself. PV short for Photovoltaic systems are not as efficient in harnessing the sun as solar hot water system but lately due to cost clients have been opting not to do the PV system. I like the system because you can have your cake and eat it.
I like the approach from Englert on trying to take a roofing project and incorporate three important green building concepts in one shot.
1. PV - Green - Solar Power from the sun
2. Solar Hot Water - System installed under Metal roofing
3. Rainwater harvesting for irrigation.
I wanted to let you know about a metal roofing system that I thought was doing well by offering three green systems in one roof. The "Englert" Company now offers a system that combines PV, Solar Hot-water, and rain harvesting in one roof.
Here is a link from the Englert company below that will explain the product in more detail.
http://www.englertinc.com/ThinfilmSolar_info.aspx?Page=1
The reason I like it.
It is trying hard to be multifunctional in its green approach while maintaining a slick look and aesthetically does not call attention to itself. PV short for Photovoltaic systems are not as efficient in harnessing the sun as solar hot water system but lately due to cost clients have been opting not to do the PV system. I like the system because you can have your cake and eat it.
I like the approach from Englert on trying to take a roofing project and incorporate three important green building concepts in one shot.
1. PV - Green - Solar Power from the sun
2. Solar Hot Water - System installed under Metal roofing
3. Rainwater harvesting for irrigation.
Solar Hot water system are much better in its efficiency on harness the sun energy to heat water then an PV system at the moment.
I encourage everyone to explore green products everyday because new and improved systems are coming out week by week.
Remember to Tread Lightly or less
Be Green
Be Happy
Eric H. Gjerde AIA
Architect
Remember to Tread Lightly or less
Be Green
Be Happy
Eric H. Gjerde AIA
Architect
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