Passive solar homes

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.

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

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

When it comes to building energy-efficient homes, there are various design approaches available to homeowners and architects alike. Two popular strategies that often get confused are Passive Solar Design (PSD) and Passive House (PH) Design.While both share the common goal of reducing energy consumption and improving comfort, they have distinct principles and methodologies.In this blog, we'll delve deeper into each approach, highlighting their unique features and benefits to help you make an…

Enjoy sustainable living just north of New York City with this one-of-a-kind passive solar home that heats itself.

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…”

Passive Solar Heating | American Solar Energy Society

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.

This northwest contemporary loves the sun

Every wonder what makes a house a Passive House?