Passive solar

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Building orientation is an essential aspect of passive design, which is an approach to building design that maximizes the use of natural energy flows and

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.

Some advantages of passive houses include lower energy costs and design flexibility, airtightness, extreme comfort, HRV compliance, and constant dryness. But, on the other hand, they're also expensive to build and difficult to locate.

Design and installation of a backyard bioshelter: a four-season, high-performance, passive solar greenhouse for a residence in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Below is a featured story by Mitka and Ondrej Franka of Serbia. In 1985, before heading home to Yugoslavia, the couple purchased a copy of Better Homes - Serbian Couple Builds Passive Solar Dream House November 24, 2015

Keeping our homes warm or cool uses a lot of energy. We explore ways to make the most of sunlight with passive solar design

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