Earth Tubes & Recycling Wasted Heat
University of Alberta Eco-House
Eco-house on the University of Alberta campus
Eco-house Intake pipes
Other Earth Tube projects
By utilizing the Earth’s near constant subterranean temperature to warm or cool air and water is a viable and economical alternative or supplement to conventional heating and cooling systems. The following examples are taken from the multiple Earth Tube projects Lee & de Ridder have designed / implemented and been involved with.
(Left) Earth Tube underground layout (Right) Earth Tube air intake
(Left) underground tube installation (Right) Tube connection to house
(Left) Solar pre-heat tank (Right) Air Intake for Earth Tubes