Hi Eric,
Thanks for the reply...I think I understand it better now:)
However I am a bit confused . I can run a program from this site:
http://www.susdesign.com/sunangle/ to determine the sun angles at any time of
year for my latitude and longitude.
I can understand the bit about creating the same angle between the top of the
window to the bottom of the eaves to maximize sun light, but I'm not clear on
the shading part.
The eaves are fixed , and the glass vertical in my application. So what
happens happens or are you saying you should try as best you can to arrive at
a suitable compromise depending on your climate ?
I was hoping for a real simple answer like make the eaves a minimum of two
ffeet etc etc.
Further if I elect to go with a very steep roof pitch to get more space in the
loft area won't that effect that angle. I don't have to match everything up
perfectly...just get as close as I can.
Look forward to your comments.
Since we are building from scratch and trying to design a low maintenance, eco
friendly home I'd appreciate hearing more about systems like radiant heating,
insulated concrete etc. Timber frame was my first preference..but it seems too
costly. And adobe or strawbale in the humid southeast doesn't excite me.
Best to all. Frank
