Question from Sherri
Thanks so much for your website. You and your readers always have so many good ideas!
I live in the desert southwest and am designing my own strawbale house. The temps here sometimes rise above 115 and I need ideas to minimize cooling costs. My goal is to go completely off the grid, but AC is a major issue here.
I would like to know of anyone’s experiences with geothermal heating and cooling. Or any other air conditioner alternatives. I’ve done basic research but need to know how it works in real life, not just in the books. Thanks for your help!
Sherri in Pinal Co., AZ
Debra’s Answer
Well, here’s a start. Take a look at what green architect Carol Venolia told me about cooling my home in Florida without air conditioning…At Home With Debra: Connecting My Home to Nature
