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Comment on Window Replacement by Greening Your Kitchen Remodel - Von Löwen Designs

Greening Your Kitchen Remodel - Von Löwen Designs — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:36:38 +0000

[...] additional information on windows and glazing check out my post Window Replacement and to learn more about designing with the Sun, be sure to read [...]

Comment on Window Replacement by Let There Be Light - Von Löwen Designs

Let There Be Light - Von Löwen Designs — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:22:56 +0000

[...] To learn more on the subject check out my previous posts on Daylighting and Window Replacement. [...]

Comment on Lighting Glossary by Let There Be Light - Von Löwen Designs

Let There Be Light - Von Löwen Designs — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:01:18 +0000

[...] Lighting Glossary [...]

Comment on Daylighting by Let There Be Light - Von Löwen Designs

Let There Be Light - Von Löwen Designs — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:01:02 +0000

[...] Daylighting is the use of windows and skylights to bring daylight into the home. Today’s highly efficient windows and advances in lighting design allow efficient use of windows to reduce the need for artificial lighting during daylight hours without causing heating or cooling problems. The sizes and locations of windows should be based on the cardinal directions rather than their effect on the street-side appearance of the house, for example. South-facing windows are most advantageous for daylighting and for moderating seasonal temperatures because they allow most winter sunlight into the home but little direct sun during the summer, especially when properly shaded. North-facing windows are also advantageous for daylighting because they admit relatively even, natural light, producing little glare and almost no unwanted summer heat gain. Although east and west-facing windows provide good daylight penetration in the morning and evening, respectively, they should be limited because they may cause glare, admit a lot of heat during the summer when it is usually not wanted, and contribute little to solar heating during the winter. [...]

Comment on When Being An Expert Is Not Enough by Mindfulness – From Breath To Business To Design - Von Löwen Designs

Mindfulness – From Breath To Business To Design - Von Löwen Designs — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:56:31 +0000

[...] of where they spend their time. Narrowband learners spend the majority of their time becoming more expert in their chosen subject. Broadband learners also continue to cultivate their expertise, but they [...]

Comment on A Client’s Perspective by Dial-up Mentality - In a Broadband World - Von Löwen Designs

Dial-up Mentality - In a Broadband World - Von Löwen Designs — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:06:22 +0000

[...] expertise, but one who seeks improvement, embraces technology and understands the totality of their client’s perspective, including their lifestyle, their neighborhood, family life and even their business [...]

Comment on When Being An Expert Is Not Enough by Dial-up Mentality - In a Broadband World - Von Löwen Designs

Dial-up Mentality - In a Broadband World - Von Löwen Designs — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:57:37 +0000

[...] typical narrowband expert is a specialist who delivers data and information, they know their skill-set and carefully and [...]

Comment on The Teacher - Designer Parallel by Dial-up Mentality - In a Broadband World - Von Löwen Designs

Dial-up Mentality - In a Broadband World - Von Löwen Designs — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:51:50 +0000

[...] The teacher – Most of us think about teachers in a fairly formal sense – university professors, mentors, authors. Avid learners know that [...]

Comment on National Radon Action Month - Part I by Radon - Myths & Facts - Von Löwen Designs

Radon - Myths & Facts - Von Löwen Designs — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:52:14 +0000

[...] learn even more about radon, don’t miss my previous posts: National Radon Action Month - Part I, Part II, & [...]

Comment on Custom-Bilt Metals - Energy Efficient Metal Roofing by panel

panel — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:02:31 +0000

Is there any structural engineers or home builders online that would be interested in looking into the latest building system for homes and commercial? The system is for the entire shell of the building not just walls like others. It is Florida approved and is actually better in northern climates.