Passive Heating And Cooling Via Earthpipe

Ideally, the air intake would be in an area of deep shade with plenty of ground cover over the run of the cooling tubes. This prevents the ground from getting too hot in the summer. The idea of burying the cooling tube in a septic leach trench has addition merit, as long as there is no leakage.

 

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Similar to hot areas of the country, where you situate your southern exposure to bring in winter sun to help heat, with enough of an overhang to block summer sun heating your domicile. Extra bonus if you bury the back part of the house in the ground, as it acts as a terrific insulator.