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Understanding the difference passive house versus passive solar design

Discover the differences between Passive House and Passive Solar designs for creating eco-friendly and comfortable homes. Learn about airtightness, thermal mass, solar optimization, and more. Choose the perfect sustainable living solution for your dream home. 🏡🌞 #PassiveHouse #PassiveSolar #GreenLiving #EnergyEfficientHomes"

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an image of a house with all the components labelled in it and labeled on top

Most important information about house orientation, sun protection, drainage system, heat absorption, kitchen design, bedroom, and bathroom calculation,

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the diagram shows how much light is needed to enter the house from inside and out

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.

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a diagram showing the different parts of a house that are in various stages of construction

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

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a house with the words solar passive designs on it and an image of a wooden deck

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

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a diagram showing the different types of heating and water heaters in an attic area

In today's world, where energy efficiency and cost savings are at the forefront of homeowners' minds, it's crucial to explore practical ways to make our homes more efficient.Fortunately, there are numerous simple yet effective strategies that anyone can implement. In this blog post, we will delve into some valuable techniques for maximizing energy efficiency and minimizing expenses in your home.Find local professionals to help you with your project.Harnessing Solar Energy for Heating: When…

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a window with the words passive house pros and cons worth it? on it

Passive house is designed to use and convert solar energy. During winter, they use solar energy to warm the house; during summer, they cool down albl indoor spaces. However, as with anything else, passive homes come with their own advantages and disadvantages. The following sections will explain the pros and cons in depth. We’ll also dive into some other important factors you should consider if you’re interested in building a passive house.

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an artist's rendering of a house in the middle of a field

The Coveney Browne Architects project portfolio features new custom home builds, heritage renovated homes, passive solar homes, country homes, holiday homes and small commercial projects. We walk you through the design brief of each project, from concept sketches and architectural drawings, before and after images, to the final reveal.

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two drawings of the inside and outside of a house with cars parked in front of it

View project of the Passive solar residential house design in Canberra Australia on Arcbazar.The project was designed by ted

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two young boys climbing up and down the stairs to their new home on a wooden deck

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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