Crestone Solar School
www.crestonesolarschool.com

Comments & Evaluations from 2007 Workshop Participants:

“Paul Shippee is an award winning designer of passive solar homes. I recently took part in his 4 day workshop entitled, “Solar Heating Design and Natural Building” and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking passive solar expertise. The teachings struck a perfect balance between practical application, mathematical theory, and conceptual overview. Students will be introduced to advanced concepts of Paul's approach to designing for efficiency and performance in passive solar and solar thermal heating and cooling systems. Topics explored in depth, both conceptually and mathematically, included designing for heat flow efficiency, selecting building materials and thermal mass, and calculating a given location's solar energy potential. Numerous practical demonstrations of solar thermal, solar photovoltaics (electric), and thermal mass reinforced the daily lectures. The workbook contains all of the essentials for calculating and implementing passive solar energy design concepts in any development. I'll be back for the advanced workshops!”
Paul Spata
-Chicago

“What Paul has done very well is present a sustainable vision. From his initial discussion of Peak Oil to taking us to a community garden, he's inviting us to think through the problems and consider solutions. Rather than a vocational approach that instructs us simply how to build things - although I do think I could more or less put together a flat plat solar collector based on our exercise - he's teaching First Principles, which will take us farther in the long run.”
Peter C.
-Colorado

“Overall, I enjoyed the Paul Shippee experience, which is what I have decided to call my Solar School experience. It introduced me to a way of living that I have never truly experienced. I really enjoyed it. I also learned a great deal about solar thermal design and sustainability. Paul's willingness to share his knowledge of design, his favorite books, and his way of life was refreshing and helpful……I think that your course was an excellent jumpstart to my Masters in Architecture.”
Brooke S.
-Oregon

“Paul, the workshop was quite good, and I don't think you should mess with your format too much. You clearly know your field and that comes across strongly.”
Catharine
-California

“WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE TO LEARN ABOUT NATURAL GREEN BUILDING IN SOLAR ENERGY DESIGN. IT'S CONFUSING BUT PRECIOUS TO LEARN ABOUT HOW TO MEASURE.”
Jasper C.
-Vancouver

“What I enjoyed the most was your flexibility with the class and your willingness to depart from, or avoid, a rigid learning environment. I know that it wasn't always an easy setting for those who may need a more defined learning structure, but I appreciate the fact that we probably all walked away from the class having learned many different lessons pertinent to who we are individually.”
Christinia
-Colorado

“Thanks for all things ...Your session was, for me, as much a health seminar as much as a passive solar seminar. I am still eating healthy and I am still losing weight.”
Jerry
-Los Angeles

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