All articles tagged with #passive solar design
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Mansion Global
The article discusses how to effectively block harmful UV rays from entering indoor spaces through windows using options like Low-E glass, window films, solar shades, and strategic architectural features, emphasizing the importance of protecting interior furnishings, reducing energy costs, and safeguarding health.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ArchDaily
LKDM Arquitectos designed a new house in Santa Maria de Manquehue, Chile, above an existing colonial-style house from the 1980s. The new house was designed to take advantage of the panoramic views of the city and the surrounding garden, while also being energy-efficient and sustainable. The architects reused 1/3 of the original house's foundations and walls, and donated many of its components to improve other homes. The house features passive solar design, natural light, and ventilation strategies, as well as a photovoltaic system for electricity. The landscaping was complemented and restored with naturalized and endemic species of the region.