Illustrations

Batch Collector

This is a diagram of our homemade solar hot water heater. It is refered to as a batch collector because the sun's energy if constantly focused on the entire storage tank.

Electrolysis

This is an illustration of the chemical process of electrolysis in which electricity is used to split water into separate molecules of hydrogen and oxygen.

Flat Panel Collector

A diagram of our homemade flat panel collector, completed May 2005.

Geodesic Dome Cover

Geodesic dome cover plans and patterns.

Geodesic Domes 2V 3V 4V

In the process of building our geodesic dome tent we used dome formulas to create a 2V geodesic dome. These diagrams compare geodesic domes 2V, 3V, and 4V.

Hot Water Systems

Diagrams of solar hot water heating systems. These were prepared for the Alternative Energy Club as part of the "Intro to Solar Hot Water" presentation.

House Plans

Passive solar house plans and diagrams of our sustainable homestead.

Land Survey

Illustrations from our survey of the land.

Power System Diagrams

Illustrations of off grid power systems. Our system is powered by several solar panels, with storage batteries to provide electricity at night.

Seasonal Changes of the Sun

A diagram showing the seasonal paths of the sun.

Garden Map

Illustrated map of our organic garden. Created early this spring as we made plans for this year's organic gardening project.