Passive Solar Design in Green Building

A Green Home Is Passive Solar

All homes are passive solar. Some have good passive solar design; others are designed poorly. Good passive solar design is the foundation of and the first step of green building.

Good passive solar design uses the sun's energy to heat and cool the house. It works with nature rather than against nature.

Energy is transferred by natural mechanisms such as conduction and air convection currents. It utilizes the right materials in the proper places while respecting the unique climate needs of the home's location. It blends thermal dynamics with utilitarian design. 

Passive systems are simple, have few moving parts, and require minimal maintenance. They require no mechanical systems. Passive design has been practiced throughout history. It is now practiced throughout the world to build comfortable homes with low energy and maintenance costs. 

Only since energy has been cheap have people considered living in a home that was not good passive design for their location. It became more of a matter of "build what you want and throw enough energy at it to make it comfortable." 

Passive Solar in Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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