Passive solar

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Passive solar design takes advantage of a building’s site, climate, and materials to minimize energy use.

Given that today’s houses are better insulated and a lot more airtight than they used to be, Martin Holladay argues that passive-solar design no longer makes sense.

When designing for sustainability, passive solar design with water walls for heat storage are rarely used to their full potential.

What does the term Solar Passive Design actually mean? Passive solar design refers to the use of the sun's energy for the heating and cooling of living spaces. In this approach, the building itself or some element of it takes advantage of natural energy characteristics in materials and air

The best site to get your passive solar house plans is The Plan Collection, which contains an entire host of home blueprints and straightforward pricing. Other sites include Sun Plans, Sunlight Homes, and Passive Design. Of course, hundreds of sites are out there for planning your perfect solar home, but today we’ll cover the best passive solar house plans sites I’ve found.

As part of any passive solar home design, the choice and design of windows and overhangs is important. You want your house to admit as much heat and light as possible in the cold season, but not overheat during summer. And you also want them to help protect your home from the cold in the winter.

Unlock the secrets to building a remarkable Passive House with these 6 essential components.

Explore this energy efficient passive solar home in regional Western Australia. Discover innovative and sustainable design solutions by Coveney Browne Architects for high end living in a rural environment.

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Browse exterior home design photos. Discover decor ideas and architectural inspiration to enhance your home’s exterior and facade as you build or remodel.

Designing Your Own Passive Solar Greenhouse, Part 1 - Verge Permaculture

I’ve been intrigued with alternative building methods ever since seeing the first container home featured in Dwell magazine. Combine that with seven years of living near the Port of Los Angeles, where I used to

In any temperate climate, you can reduce or even eliminate the energy needed to heat and cool your home by careful siting and design. Passive solar homes work best when built from a combination of high-mass materials such as cob or stone and insulating materials like straw bale or straw clay. You also need to […]

This northwest contemporary loves the sun

Portfolio of featured ecological design projects by the Regenerative Design Group - residential, public & institutional, agricultural.

Passive cooling

To maximize the enjoyment of the outdoors and minimize ecological footprint and energy costs, the home is designed to operate with passive solar design.