Green Technologies Geo Thermal Earth Tubes

Many innovative ideas and inventions are being developed thanks to the green revolution and there are also many techniques, technologies and design concepts that have been used successfully for centuries all over the globe. From passive heating and cooling to green walls we are increasingly becoming more aware of these smart designs through the use of LEED® or Green Building guidelines in America.

One interesting design is called the earth tube and while it is very simple and effective it can be a challenge to incorporate into any design or retrofit. The concept is based on the fact that the earth under your feet stays at a very stable temperature all year around, basically the earth at just a few feet down will mimic the average annual temperature for any particular area.

The idea is to simply lay thin wall pipes buried in the ground and circulate air through these pipes to either gain heat from or lose heat to the earth around the pipes. Pretty simple and effective but not very easy to implement and there are some concerns for possible condensation collecting in the pipes resulting in mold growth.

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