South facing, passive solar, and concrete trombe walls for winter heat storage and radiation into the interior of house, and in-floor heating loops
75 gallon Combicor propane boiler for domestic hot water and in-floor heating
Recirculating hot water
High efficiency Pacific Energy wood-burning stove in thermally isolated stone and concrete surround, with 12 foot free-standing stovepipe for maximum heat transfer to air; ceiling fans move heated air downward
Clerestory windows admit winter sunlight onto the farthest north wall in every room.
Guest House
In the guest house:
South facing, passive solar, trombe walls for winter heat storage and radiation into the interior of house, Rinnai Energy-Saver propane heater for backup heat