Welcome to Mike & Deb's new house

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We will be focusing on 2 things in our passive solar design. Building position Orienting the house to take advantage of the sun and shade at different times of the year. Building properties Using building materials that absorb or reflect heat or cold. Internal and External Environment Here are some pictures of the interior of our house. Following are 2 renderings. The first is noon on the first day of summer. The second is noon on the first day of winter. You can see how the windows will be shaded in the summer and the sun will come inside to warm the floor in the winter. Follow the other links to read more about other passive solar items. High noon on the first day of summer (summer solstice). All windows are shaded. Noon on the first day of winter (winter solstice). Sun can enter the windows to warm the floor.