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WADESTOWN SOLAR HOME ESD features The experimental home nearing completion for director Richard Wright comprises the following technologies: • Active solar collecting slabs using subslab convection in sunroom and gallery • Thermal storage "rock bin" comprising 12 tonnes of recycled concrete kerb stones • Programmable internal climate control system comprising ambient air and sub slab thermostats, window and louvre actuators, anemometer and humidity sensors, and fan convection • High ceiling warm air recovery ducted to rock bin • Interior solar water heating balustrade (8m²) as functional and decorative architectural element serving as preheat (and anticipated substitute) for natural gas hot water source. • Dual north and west orientation of this one room deep plan to maximise solar penetration. • Subtropical plant arboretum heated on winter nights from rock bin. • The solar house will be the subject of concentrated research and publication by director Richard Wright over the next two years. View diagrams of the Thermal Transport System...