These pioneering minds understood the deep historical precedent of thousands of years of solar utilization
through passive solar design and solar thermal technology.
Not exact matches
After we do our best to minimize energy consumption
through energy - conserving
design (high levels of insulation, high - performance windows, and such),
passive solar heating,
passive cooling strategies, and daylighting should dominate our energy
design efforts.
The house,
designed by renowned Swedish architect Gert Windgård, is not designated a
passive house per se, but is said to maximize its own electricity production
through a complete front facade of
solar panels (
solar water heating and
solar electric) and minimize heat loss
through a double - doored entry, built - out window boxes and fantastic insulation.