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** [http://boxboard.com/ar/boxboard_evaporative_roof_cooling/index.htm Cool Roof Article] excellent stats...including "On average, the roof accounts for 35% to 40% of a building's total heat load."  This article reinforces the findings above.  
 
** [http://boxboard.com/ar/boxboard_evaporative_roof_cooling/index.htm Cool Roof Article] excellent stats...including "On average, the roof accounts for 35% to 40% of a building's total heat load."  This article reinforces the findings above.  
 
** It could be PV operated because it would be hottest on a sunny day.
 
** It could be PV operated because it would be hottest on a sunny day.
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** Solar Shield product
 
* Wash cars/bikes (homeless could do people's cars)
 
* Wash cars/bikes (homeless could do people's cars)
 
** Use a wagon or hose to distribute water
 
** Use a wagon or hose to distribute water

Revision as of 19:48, 7 February 2009

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Water harvesting (Don)

Harvested Water Usage (Tom)

  • Evaporated Sprayer System on the roof
    • Autocool Roof System ... indicates a 50 - 70F reduction in roof temp saving 20 - 30% cooling load.
    • Cool Roof Article excellent stats...including "On average, the roof accounts for 35% to 40% of a building's total heat load." This article reinforces the findings above.
    • It could be PV operated because it would be hottest on a sunny day.
    • Solar Shield product
  • Wash cars/bikes (homeless could do people's cars)
    • Use a wagon or hose to distribute water