Summer Night Energy Flow

Energy flow diagram of Harmony House during a Summer night.

1) Wind blowing over aero cap causes negative pressure at top of wind tower drawing warm air out of home 2) Velux electrically operated opening skylight allows warm air to escape when cooling is required automatically closes if it rains 3) Cooler outdoor nighttime air drawn in through opening windows on second floor

4) Cooler outdoor nighttime air drawn in through opening windows on main floor and basement

5) Heat drawn from 454 liter (120 gallon) super insulated solar hot water storage tank.
Late Spring, Summer and Early Fall Solar will provide most hot
water requirements