Field Notes
Open process documentation from Heartland Acres.
heat
Passive Solar Design for Off-Grid Homes in Coastal BC
Five principles for capturing free heat on the wet coast. Orientation, glazing ratio, thermal mass, overhangs, and insulation — sized for Denman Island's climate and tested against real energy budgets.
water
Rainwater Harvesting System Design for Island Living
Designing a rainwater harvesting system for off-grid island life on Denman Island, BC. Catchment sizing, first flush, storage, filtration — real numbers from Heartland Acres.
structure
Turning Thinning Work into Long-Term Material Inventory
A solo timber processing system for Denman Island. Building stock for future raw-log architecture. Garden stock for trellises, fences, and rails.