by John Lynn | Nov 22, 2021 | Off Grid Living
Well, … who would have thought that being thermally comfortable in a habitable construction would qualify as “fit for the purpose” criteria for a family home? Is thermal comfort really that important? I would suggest that if you exist in a dwelling that is so cold at...
by John Lynn | Oct 22, 2021 | Off Grid Living
Anything that is deemed “fit for purpose” must adequately do the job it was designed to do. Of course, some products are more robust than others or perform functions with less effort or more accuracy, but a product must perform its basic design function...
by John Lynn | Sep 25, 2021 | Off Grid Living
I was recently invited to speak at the “Off Grid Lifestyle Expo” which had its first event on Saturday the 11th of September 2021 at the Imbil showgrounds in sunny Queensland. The weather could not have been better, the venue was perfect, including being conveniently...
by John Lynn | Aug 24, 2021 | Off Grid Living
As we move from one season to another, predictably the daily ambient temperatures change. As the sun is the major driver of climate, it’s position in the sky throughout the year will dictate local temperatures. The sun goes through known cycles and that sequence...
by John Lynn | Jul 26, 2021 | Off Grid Living
We have to start somewhere so let’s start on the winter solstice which is the shortest day of the year and very frequently the coldest. I’m talking midwinter when the sun is at the lowest it ever gets in the sky and because it has significantly reduced...
by John Lynn | Jun 26, 2021 | Off Grid Living
The three major components of operating an energy efficient home include the design of the house, the energy efficiency of the home’s appliances and the habits of the inhabitants. I want to focus on appliances but specifically those energy efficient appliances...
