Passive Solar Design- Page 2 of 2
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How to Install Tile Over Concrete
An uncoupling membrane can prevent cracks in a slab from affecting tile or grout
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Cost-Effective Passive Solar Design
Orient your house properly, include an adequate amount of south-facing glazing protected by roof overhangs, and include some interior thermal mass
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Solar Decathlon 2011: Team New Jersey’s Seaside Hideaway
Featuring a precast concrete shell and an inverted hip roof, this solar-powered home aims for durability, quick assembly, and high performance
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Solar Decathlon 2011: A Refined Design from Ohio State
The performance of this efficient house depends not just on solar technology, but on strategic shading and a superinsulated airtight envelope
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Solar Decathlon Looks for a New Location
Amid concerns over further wear and tear on the National Mall, the DOE agrees to seek an alternate site
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Solar Versus Superinsulation: A 30-Year-Old Debate
A dispute from the late ’70s and early ’80s still sheds light on energy-efficient design
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Architects Discuss Passive Solar Design
Green Architects’ Lounge: Chris, Phil, and Jesse explain how the sun can help heat your house
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A Contrarian View of Passive Solar Design
Don’t obsess over south overhangs
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Passive Solar Heating
Homes with passive solar features depend on direct solar gain through south-facing windows
