Passive Solar Design
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Trombe Wall Solution
A strategy for radiant heat gain addresses the challenge of siting a Passive House due north
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Newspapers Trumpeted ‘Solar Homes’ in the 1940s
After a major glass manufacturer promoted passive solar homes in the late 1940s, interest in the topic all but disappeared for thirty years
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A Quantitative Look at Solar Heat Gain
A deep dive into passive solar heating principles
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Reassessing Passive Solar Design Principles
Which design principles from the 1970s are worth retaining, and which should be discarded?
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Overheating from South Windows
During hot sunny weather, our second floor sometimes overheats
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The Revolution in Window Performance — Part 1
Early gains in window energy performance were made by adding additional layers of glass and deepening the air space
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A Superinsulated House in Rural Minnesota
A tight building envelope and plenty of insulation mean low energy bills — even for a home with electric resistance heat
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In Maine, a Builder’s Vision of Green
A recently completed house near Portland sets builder Jason Peacock’s standard for a cluster of homes that will be built nearby
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Connecticut Zero Energy Challenge Announces Winners
Prizes honor projects for energy efficiency, affordability, and low projected operating costs
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Resilient Design: Passive Solar Heat
Passive solar design is a key element of creating resilient homes
