Solar Passive Design

Building or renovating with the sun in mind makes for a much more comfortable and energy-efficient home.

Solar Passive Design doesn’t have anything to do with solar panels - though that’s probably what first springs to mind when you think of solar.

It’s actually about using the nature of the sun to naturally heat and cool your home.

Solar Passive Design controls the flow of direct sunlight

Regulating sunlight helps you regulate the temperature in your home.

Solar Passive Design looks to design your home so sunlight is minimised in the warmer months of the year, and maximised when it’s cooler.

This reduces your reliance on air conditioning and heating.

Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an old one, Solar Passive Design takes into consideration how the sun hits the orientation of your house.

Then, we make sure that - 

• Windows are positioned, glazed and shaded correctly
  

• Your walls and roof are well insulated
  

• We can capture and store the heat from the sun within the building design
  

Different design choices can make each room feel just right, and a solar passive design approach saves energy and money, keeping your home temperature balanced.

Interested in Solar Passive Design for your new home or renovation?

Solar Passive design opens your home up to the beautiful winter sun, while blocking out the summer heat for comfy temperatures all year round.

If you’d like to explore this option, or other sustainable design and architecture choices for your new home or renovation project, get in touch with me here.