the summer solstice...harness that sun!

 solstice

Sol + stice derives from a combination of Latin words meaning "sun" + "to stand still." As the days lengthen, the sun rises higher and higher until it seems to stand still in the sky.

 Revellers dance in front of the stones as the midsummer sun rises just after dawn over the megalithic monument of Stonehenge. photo from the independent UK

As a major celestial event, the Summer Solstice results in the longest day and the shortest night of the year.

in between our celebrating, it's a good idea to think about ways to use that energy from the sun.

happily, there are some people and companies that are doing just that.. and in very stylish ways

Solar Roof Tiles from Tegolasolare

 

A Perfect Marriage: Shed And Silo

 A Rotating House That Follows The sun

Aktivhaus Generates More Heat and Power Than It Needs

 

 all above photos from materialicious.com

Enjoy this wonderful time of year. Oh...and don't to enter the solstice giveaway! It's the last day!!

Happy Solstice Everyone

Sue