I'm in the planning stages to build a decent workshop and thought I'd ask if anyone knows where I can obtain info on building one that is relatively energy efficient from a heating / cooling standpoint. I don't make scrap (ha) so, while, I'll probably have a wood stove in it.. I'd really like to have a well thought out insulation plan.. like radiant floors heated by solar heated water to be used both for the sink and heating. Latest in insulation, etc.
I'm up in the air about whether to go with a metal building or wood.. I like the thought of low maintenance on a metal building... but the "warmth" of a wood building.
Any thoughts appreciated. I don't know if the govt puts out any pubs on this or not.
Regards, Bill