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Seven open questions about Andy Shack from the CoolSky/Melton iterations document: identity of 'Andy', whether it still stands, radiator material, louver specs, white plate purpose…
The team discussed using Duxberry Trading / Tank Depot plastic tanks for roof water collection, but it is unknown whether the plastic is compatible with antifreeze solutions.
Six open questions about the Baer House from the CoolSky/Melton iterations document: current condition, winter heating data, zome construction dates, south-glazing photo identity, …
The team needs to know whether water moves freely enough through Duxberry tank internal spaces to support passive thermosiphon circulation — Jose thinks probably yes, but this is u…
The team discussed whether KB Melton (modular building manufacturer) might have a used or surplus module available that could serve as a passive thermal demonstration platform.
Could Duxberry-style tanks be molded white on one side and black on the other, or painted with selective coatings, to optimize solar absorption on the sun side and interior aesthet…
Six open questions about Cool Cell from the CoolSky/Melton iterations document: other architectural installations, cabinet sales data, measured performance, 2002 production timetab…
Seven open questions about the Davis Studio from the CoolSky/Melton iterations document: pipe count discrepancy, building type, drainback pump status, current operation, photograph…
Bruce suggested using portable construction offices (not Tuff Sheds) as demo platforms for passive thermal systems — but do they come on wheels, making them transportable for demon…
Nine open questions about the NM Container from the CoolSky/Melton iterations document: which configuration was built, dating conflict, construction completeness, site/owner/status…
Eight open questions about the Sol-Mod house from the CoolSky/Melton iterations document: build year, location/owner, photographer, heating data, materials/drawings, summer drain c…
The KB Melton presentation lists 7 installations (Cool Cell, ZW Office, Andy Shack, Dave Houses, Jose's Container, SolMod, Davis Studio) but no construction dates. Christina was ta…
The SolMod installation used 8 or 10 inch irrigation pipes described as 'ABS?' in the meeting notes — the material is uncertain and matters for understanding durability and replica…
The Corrales house (one of the 'Dave Houses') belongs to an artist — meeting notes suggest 'Timothy Evans?' but this is uncertain.
The container serves as Baer family storage with water-on-top cooling, but the original design intent is unclear — was it built to test an entirely new system?
Wikipedia's Steve Baer article (edited 2026-09-17) added 'Sky Katona' among Zomeworks contributors credited with 'considerable contributions', role unstated. The name appears nowhe…
Could a demonstration neighborhood work?
Does the container prototype change the equation?
Is passive thermal cost-competitive today?
Is the Solar Fools network a path to scale?
What would a passive thermal business model look like?