Passive solar homes

- Serbian Couple Builds Passive Solar Dream House November 24, 2015

Project: Three Trees Location: Eagle Rock, California Large rocks squeezed into together by 'wood shelves' insulate the South face of the house. The rocks absorb the heat during the day lowering the solar gain. At night the rocks give heat back into into the air as the temperature outside drops. The rock wall and the desert climate work in concert to passively cool the house. Jeremy Levine Design www.jeremylevine.com

A Simple Design Methodology For Passive Solar Houses

This Is What an Off-Grid Passive House Looks Like: gallery image 42

Vivre de mani�re autonome en utilisant des �nergies alternatives : c'est possible !

There are enough solar panels on the property to produce a surplus of energy, while two large cisterns collect rainwater for flushing toilets.

Why it is important to have southern facing windows in buildings and passive solar houses

Sustainable Design and Construction Primer Download Now What is an Earthship? An Earthship home is a type of passive solar house that is made of both natural and upcycled materials (such as earth-packed tires). Earthships can be completely off-grid or partially

Water Tanks as Passive Home Solar Heat Storage. Plus, they're beautiful!

Passive solar home orientation and proper insulation are just a couple of ways to ensure comfort in any climate.