There are currently 4 certified passive solar buildings in Colorado, according to the Passive House Institute US. Image by Teri Fortheringham Noah Manos and Morgan Law. Photo by Sarah Boyum The ...

The passive-house building standard relies on lots of insulation and intentional design to use as little energy as possible for heating and cooling.

Rancho Mirage Observatory architect Charlie Martin designed the home for the desert environment. The passive solar design cools the home’s interior by 10 to 15 degrees ...

During the daytime, solar energy is absorbed in the thermal mass of the house, and these materials in turn radiate that warmth to the living space in the evening. Passive-solar homes typically have ...

The glass front turned their house into a passive solar home, which meant that it could collect and retain heat from the sun to warm its interiors, thereby reducing their energy consumption, he said.

Passive House for affordable housing “The Passive House approach is a game-changer for affordable and workforce housing projects, which can significantly benefit from the standard’s lower ongoing ...

The facility organized the tour behind Avenson’s home. In 1980, SERI launched the Denver Metro Home Builders Program to bring passive solar concepts into common commercial practice.

Jun. 12—Building a passive solar adobe home wasn't the norm in 1982. But studio artist and Zen practitioner Susan Linnell, driven by a desire for efficiency and an interest in architecture, knew ...