Search Results - passive solar energy

1. Skylight Window Treatments
March 16, 2015

As homeowners and designers continue to look for ways to take advantage of natural light (as well as possible passive solar energy), skylights have become prominent fixtures in roofs and even some higher, angled walls. In some cases, skylights have replaced the old dormer windows, which while still a classic look, require separate spaces that are sometimes hard to utilize and which can also increase construction costs. Here are a few skylight window treatment ideas, courtesy of the creative community at Houzz.com: For skylights that replace the dormer look, it may be possible to... (read more)

Author: halfprice drapes

2. Easy And Proud Green Electricity Suggestions For Your Residence
December 22, 2013

Solar energy comes from the sun. A biology class will tell you that in addition to affecting climate and weather, sunlight provides the energy that sustains most life on earth. These early architects were using what is known as passive solar energy. This technique makes the best use of regular building materials to trap heat with no additional mechanical equipment used. Windows, floors and roofs play a role in attracting (or deflecting) the sun's rays. There are a variety of ways to take advantage of solar radiation, starting with the house's placement. Having your home face the equa... (read more)

Author: Melvin Noel