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Curt D'Onofrio
Curt D'Onofrio
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http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21634448/list/how-to-add-a-skylight-or-light-tube Good article on skylight & solar tubes, i.e. gives pros/cons. Read the comments too for additional pros/cons

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Solar tube pitfall(s) See also http://www.houzz.com/discussions/507079/Solar-Tube-skylights

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Cold frame made of brick. The brick = thermal mass, gives off heat as the temp drops

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Small greenhouse for small spaces.

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A solar collector above the living roof area. On a wintery cold but sunny day the solar collector may improve the R value of the insulation in the roof

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