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Cold air from outside is drawn through the Geo Pipes, which transfer heat from the ground to the air. Warmer air is then blown into the house through the floor vents. In the winter, the layer of cobblestones in the foundation acts as a heat storage chamber, providing a radiant heating effect, and making the best use of natural resources. Heat generated indoors from lighting, appliances, and the human body is not wasted. Warm air that accumulates in the attic is sent back through the Geo Pipes.
The exchange of heat with the ground is regulated by the temperature difference between the air and the ground. So, the indoor temperature cannot be set, and the air coming into the building from the air vents does not feel like hot air from a heater. But, the temperature is being moderated; it is warmer than the outside air. If it is still too cool inside for your likes, it will now be much more energy efficient and cost effective to raise the temperature the extra few degrees using a supplemental source of heating, rather than directly heating cold air.
(Optional components include a solar bless (which is a special system for making use of solar energy to provide a little more heat), energy-saving radiant floor heating, electric, gas , or even ground-source heat pumps.)
(1) Air circulation unit: Warm air that acumen rates in the attic is reused.
(2) Solar bless: The solar bless captures energy from the sun, providing one more way of utilizing valuable natural resources.
(3) Ceramic charcoal: Ceramic charcoal placed in the floor and attic naturally reduces odors, helps control humidity, and emits far infrared rays, which may be beneficial for health.
(4) Fan unit: The energy-saving design includes a brushless DC motor for energy efficiency during the 24-hour programmed circulation.
(5) Cobblestone layer: The cobblestone layer stores heat, which radiates indoors, thereby helping to moderate the temperature further.
(6) Geo Pipes: The Geo Pipes transfer heat from the ground to the cold outside air before it goes into the building. Water directed into to the pipe during maintenance mode adds moisture to the dry winter air.
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