What’s neat about this picture is that you can really get a good idea about how the roof is going to shade the windows, during the summer. This picture was taken around 5:30-6:00 p.m. on a sunny afternoon. The roof overhang on the shed dormers, along with the roof extension and the walkway all help in minimizing the sun’s impact. The walkway hasn’t been built out as far as it will go, yet, so you’ll see there too we’ll get more shade on those bottom windows once that’s completed. Conversely, the idea is that low sun angles in the winter will hit the window for solar gain – based on our sun path charts
* For those of you following this blog and getting blogged down by technical speak, a dormer is a window at the top of the house, which can either be built in a gable (peak) shape or as I have it, a shed (flat) shape. Alright, class dismissed. Go on back to your BBQs…
I have been working in the heating and ventilation industry and consulting to people building new homes for 30 years. Good stewardship of resources and concern for the environment have been my focus. In 1982, we built (and still live in) one of the most energy efficient R2000 homes in Canada. My other involvements relating to energy efficiency, comfort and health in the home include speaking on numerous radio talk shows, teaching workshops and appearing on 
Enjoyed looking at your site. Tried to get a phone # for you but no luck on 411. Interested in what you have planned for solar power. Most sites I am using 1-1 1/2 kW panels. Leaving Vancouver Island tomorrow morning and will spend tomorrow in Richmond and then back to Seymour Arm. If you get this thisevening send me an email back with your number. Lorne
Comment by Lorne Bradley — December 29, 2008 @ 1:50 am
Hi Lorne
Sorry to have missed you as we were on holidays until Jan 5. My cell number is 778-840-2924 & email drempel@homeworks.ca What is your email? Before I get into the power issues I had planned to talk with you. This may take some time now as our money to complete this cottage was in some investments…..blue chip stuff like Potash and TK Shipping….so it may take longer then expected (a few years?) to complete.
Merry New Year and say a big HI to Roy and Lois. It would be great to see you all again. If you are ever coming through town (Burnaby) or if you want to “ruff it” at Lillooet Lake you are all, always welcome to stay with us.
Comment by Doug — January 7, 2009 @ 1:36 am