Sentences with phrase «covered passive solar design»

Not exact matches

By building or retrofitting to achieve resilient design, we can create homes that will never drop below 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit even if the house is totally cut off from power and heating fuel — they can do that with high levels of insulation, top - performing windows, passive solar gain, and other features that I've been covering in these RDI blogs.

Much of the cabin's design methodology is faithful to classic passive solar design ideas: its long side has been oriented toward the south, and is covered with a deep overhang to shade it from too much summer solar gain.