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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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Sustainable Design and Construction Primer Download Now What is an Earthship? An Earthship home is a type of passive solar house that is made of both natural and upcycled materials (such as earth-packed tires). Earthships can be completely off-grid or partially

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

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

Case Study: Solar Space Heating in action - Lafayette, NJ - Two-story sunspace, mass concrete walls & floors, and earth-sheltering provide 65% of heat. Broad o…

Passive solar design helps to keep your house cooler in summer and warmer in winter - not with expensive machinery, but by harnessing the power of the sun and natural ventilation.

Miikana Prairie Home on Instagram: “As a passive solar design, the axes of our house are aligned with the compass and path of the sun throughout the year. The 30 degree angles…”