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
This passive solar, energy efficient home was designed for a young family in Beverley. Our client wanted a bespoke home that incorporated language and materials appropriate to its rural setting and had a strong connection to the land. The house is orientated to take advantage of the natural solar pa
Passive solar layout with a modern flair.
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.
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This home (under construction) is at Leeton, NSW, in the heart of warm temperate semi arid climate. Summer is hot (maximum 450C) and winter is cold (minimum -30C). The Brief We are a couple in their early 40s with three...
Our own 8.1 star energy efficient passive solar home on a 5 acre horse property located in the Perth Hills suburb of Stoneville. Inspiration was drawn from the Australian vernacular, farmhouses and shearing sheds to create a house that is beautiful, functional and above all else a family home.
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Name: Jennie Hoekstra, Luke Hoekstra, Jude (9), Neve (7), Wilder (4), Marmalade (the cat), Miki and Mandu (Australian Zebra Finches), and a flock of semi-retired hens. Location: Kemble — Ontario, Canada Size: 1,665 square feet Years Lived In: 6 months, owned In the spring of 2017 a lovely four-acre lot came up for sale in the rural village where we live. We knew the property well and loved it, but understood that it was on an unmaintained road with no hydro, so building would be tricky.
Our own 8.1 star energy efficient passive solar home on a 5 acre horse property located in the Perth Hills suburb of Stoneville. Inspiration was drawn from the Australian vernacular, farmhouses and shearing sheds to create a house that is beautiful, functional and above all else a family home.
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Passive House design strategies can greatly reduce building energy demand, but which system is best?
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.
