The solar panels generate enough energy to power ... told the Inquirer, "Ultimately, [a passive building] is just a better building for tenants. It's more comfortable, quieter, healthier." ...

A Trombe wall is a passive solar building feature that enhances thermal efficiency. Positioned on the sun-facing side of a structure, it consists of a wall made from materials like brick ...

The climate crisis poses a big threat to both our environment and our lives. This has made the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions an urgent global necessity.  The built environment is ...

Looking at the published advice on housing design in the 1940s and 1950s, it’s clear passive solar design, small home sizes and climate-responsive architecture were topics of interest.

The show concludes with winning designs from a 2021 passive solar competition by Passive House ... ‘(I wanted to) make the connection between these larger themes of solar architecture to the specific ...