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		Passive Solar Design Services Many high-performance buildings, in addition to an airtight/superinsulated envelope, also have passive solar design elements. These elements range from "sun-tempered" but fairly conventional construction to "direct-gain passive solar" construction, with additional thermal mass tied to south-facing glazing.  Click here for a PowerPoint presentation about the Sullivan Residence at left
		Renewable Energy Brochure Click on the link below to see an enlarged version of this brochure highlighting the different types of renewable energy systems. You need Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file. The 147 kb PDF file can also be downloaded by clicking on the link below.  Renewables Brochure in PDF format
		Sustainable Design & Firm Brochure Click on the link below to see an enlarged version of this brochure highlighting the different types of renewable energy systems. You need Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file. The 230 kb PDF file can also be downloaded by clicking on the link below.  Firm Brochure in PDF format
		Sullivan Residence Case Study Click on the link below to see an enlarged & downloadable 4-page COLOR version of this Case Study (375kb) You need Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file. The 375 kb PDF file can also be downloaded by clicking on the link below.  Case Study (color) in PDF format
		Sullivan Residence Case Study (black & white version) Click on the link below to see an enlarged & downloadable 4-page BLACK & WHITE version of this Case Study (LARGE FILE: 1.3mb) You need Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file. The 1.3 mb PDF file can also be downloaded by clicking on the link below. (warning: LARGE FILE)  Case Study (black & white) in PDF format
		Typical Interior Strapped-wall Construction Details  Click on the link below for a downloadable 49kb PDF version of the typical details shown at left. You need Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file.  Click here for downloadable PDF of Typical Construction Details
		Typical Interior Strapped-wall Elevation & Construction Notes  Click on the link below for a downloadable 23kb PDF version of the typical Elevation & Construction Notes shown at left. You need Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file.  Click here for downloadable PDF of Typical Elevation & Notes
		Green Building/ Renewable Energy/ Sustainable Design Website Resources  Click on the link below for a downloadable 14kb PDF version of selected Website Resources shown at left. You need Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file.  Click here for downloadable PDF of Website Resources
		Midwest Renewable Energy Association  Hosts Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Fair in June every year. Hosts numerous Workshops year-round.
		Wisconsin Focus On Energy Program   Provides incentives for renewable energy and energy-conservation  measures.  Link to Renewable Energy Yellow Pages - Directory of Wisconsin Designers, Suppliers & Installers
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