Why Thermal Mass Construction?

Stone most defintely retains temperature better than stick building, properly cured concrete retains energy extremely well. Once Thermal Mass is brought up to temperature it is very difficult to change that temperature, therefore it takes little energy to maintain it. A geo-cell consisting of 1,000,000 lbs. of stone aggregate andf item 4 can be used under the slab to store heat energy collected from a series of 10 geothermal wells, with a basement cooling loop(closed system), or outside water source (open system) to cool the structure during the warmer months. 

The temperature in the earths soil is 55 degrees. A consistent flow of 55 degree water throughout the radiant tubing coils within the thermal mass panels will bring the structure down to temperature, which is always set at 70 degrees; it is the most comfortable temperature to maintain all year round with no expansion or contraction of the structure. Since it is not a forced air heating system where the temperature of the house will change every time the wind howls because cold air is replacing the forced hot air and the boiler system has to continually start up to heat the house. The thermal mass structure will retain it’s 70 degree temperature with minimal energy applied to the system.

Each thermal mass panel is lined with radiant tubing coils that utilize circulation pumps to create the flow of the heating & cooling system.  The thermal mass itself is the largest component to the system.  The more mass you have the more efficient the retention of thermal energy.  If you build a 2 story 4,000 sq. ft. structure you would only need to build the geo-cell, the first floor, and the garage with thermal mass panels and stick build the 2nd floor to keep costs low and still promote the lumber industry as well as local carpenters.

The business model we hope to achieve will put local contractors to work doing the assembly and finishing work, which can be extensive or minimal to save on costs.  Contractors can put their own unique finishing designs my manufacturing forms to mold the design pieces they plan to mold the structure with, and the molds will last forever if taken care of, once manufactured.  The possibilities for local job growth, tax revenue, and economic restoration are substantial.  We need banks to invest in retrofitting as well as mortgages for new construction.  The conceptual designs and techniques we at Thermal Mass Construction INC have developed will change the energy crisis if supported and embraced by not only individuals, but businesses, towns and municipalities who can support green building for municipal construction, like schools, libraries, and the fire house; all of which can be built completely, or partially off the grid.