This page 1.4 Conclusion is a summary of the principle outcomes of this project and this report, it details my next steps related to passive solar and the new goal which emerged from this experience

Principle outcomes summarized

A low-tech DIY passive solar project can be a good investment of your time. It is a versatile, resilient, technology that can be designed for a new building, or retrofitted to an old one. It is an affordable renewable energy you can build yourself. Visit my annotated resource to see design considerations and find-out if this is a project for you.

Project Outcomes summarized:

  1. Successfully  built / installed a passive solar panel
  2. Learned to plot a solar azimuth on a sun-chart (PS A&A)
  3. Improved my carpentry skills
  4. Included stacked functions into the design

Goal to be seen in the near future:

  1. Improved the living space of the cabin

OP Outcomes summarized

  1. Improved OP by thoroughly outlining it
  2. Transmitted my un/learnings to Gaia U and beyond
  3. Documented my use of Design Principles and Best Practices
  4. Got feedback from others showing this PSP inspired them
  5. Communicated my push within Gaia U. for more interaction / feedback

Next steps

My next step for furthering my skills in this field is to study ventless PS wall systems that utilize thermal mass. 

New goals

My long-term goal is to build a passive solar home. The new goal that this project exposed is to get hands on learning in the application of ventless PS mass-walls.

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