Solar thermal technology could soon see a major upgrade thanks to an Australian invention utilizing plastic mirrors.

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Passive House also allows architects to identify problem areas in their designs. If the house loses too much heat in the winter, architects can redesign thermal bridges to reduce heat transfer or ...

Passive solar architecture is a design strategy that optimizes a building’s energy efficiency and long-term sustainability. By relying on a building site’s solar orientation and climate ...

Budget: While passive solar design principles can be incorporated into various budgets, features like high-performance windows or thermal mass materials may involve additional costs.

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The passive-house building standard relies on lots of insulation and intentional design to use as little energy as possible for heating and cooling.

It features passive solar design and compact geometries to reduce thermal bridging, with a red and grey façade holding robust, heavily insulated walls. High-performance windows and a highly efficient ...