Notice sent from a plaintiff to a defendant requiring the defendant to appear before a court or judge.
Sump
A pit or pool for draining, collecting, or storing water. A chamber which provides water to a pump or drainage.
Sump
Pit built into the basement of a building to void or minimize flooding. It allows for the drainage of excess water and moisture.
Sump pump
Electric pump that removes water which collects in a sump pit in the basement.
Sun path diagram
A circular projection of the sky vault onto a flat diagram used to determine solar positions and shading effects of landscape features on a solar energy system.
Sun scorch
Spots on leaves that are caused by exposure to strong sunlight. Tomatoes may get sun scorched.
Sun tempered building
A building that is elongated in the east-west direction, with the majority of the windows on the south side. The area of the windows is generally limited to about 7% of the total floor area. A sun-tempered design has no added thermal mass beyond what is already in the framing, wall board, and so on. Insulation levels are generally high.
Sunspace
Room in a building, usually with glass walls and roof, designed to collect solar heat.
Super insulated houses
A type of house that has massive amounts of insulation, airtight construction, and controlled ventilation without sacrificing comfort, health, or aesthetics.
