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Passive solar homes

Discover Pinterest’s 10 best ideas and inspiration for Passive solar homes. Get inspired and try out new things.
When designing green homes for sustainability, water's heat storing potential is rarely realized, says this architect.

When designing for sustainability, passive solar design with water walls for heat storage are rarely used to their full potential.

How to Build a Passive House on a Budget - USA & Canada

Living in a Healthy Home that uses next to Zero Energy is what everybody wants, and building a home to Passive House standards is one way to achieve this - Check out below "How to Build A Passive House on a Budget" in USA & Canada with EcoHome. Many high-performance construction techniques are explained in the Green Building Guides section, and for an overview to Passive House Certification in North America see here.

Solar heating systems and the art of minimizing electricity bills

Solar heating systems can slash your energy bill. We explain passive & active solar space heating so you can decide which is best for you.

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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

An Example of a Passive Solar House Plan

Designing and building a passive solar home in the far north isn't all that difficult. One needs a compass and a way of measuring exactly w...

‘Waste not want not’ seems to be a motto of Horseshoe Farm Residence, a modern solar-powered farmhouse built with reclaimed materials in North Carolina. The clients, a couple seeking an off-grid forever home, tapped design-build firm Buildsense to craft the two-story home set on land the couple had lived on and used for over 15 years. Modern finishes paired with rustic recycled materials like the brick and barn siding give the home a timeless appeal perfect for aging in place.

‘Waste not want not’ seems to be a motto of Horseshoe Farm Residence, a modern solar-powered farmhouse built with reclaimed materials in North Carolina. The clients, a couple seeking an off-grid forever home, tapped design-build firm Buildsense to craft the two-story home set on land the couple had lived on and used for over 15 years. Modern finishes paired with rustic recycled materials like the brick and barn siding give the home a timeless appeal perfect for aging in place. Thank you…

Passive Cooling: Rock Wall.  A Natural Thermostat

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

Watch popular Passive solar homes videos

Can you believe these home owners built their dream #passivehouse from scratch? They knew they wanted to have a smaller house in order to reduce their environmental footprint, so they paid close attention to passive house standards. As a result, they have a comfortable home with plenty of natural light. It’s inspiring to see dreams come true! Passive Solar | Dream home | House tour | house interior | concrete floors #passivesolar #passivehouse #solar #dreamhome
10 Azul Loop - This passive solar 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms Pueblo style home on 1.21 acres in the sought-after Eldorado area. Flexible, open floor plan with two living areas and classic white kitchen with Corian countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Visit the link to see more pictures of this property then contact Darlene Streit at (505) 920-8001 or dstreit@dstreit.com. #darlenestreit #santaferealestate #santafenm #santafehomes #realtor
"The House with Old Roots is a highly liveable, functional and cost effective family home which also achieves high levels of energy efficiency through passive solar design. The home includes a series of playful design elements which also skilfully perform dual roles in creating a sustainable building."
Located at one of the ideallic villages in the Bryon Shire NSW, our South Golden Beach Project epitomises the Australian coastal lifestyle. Adopting passive solar principles and maximising the site orientation the home nestles beautifully into its natural setting. 📷 @property_shot