Passive Solar Homes

Don’t Pass on Passive Solar

by Michael Holster

But passive solar heating has other benefits besides saving energy, saving money and saving our planet. A passive solar home has a spatially inviting environment that reconnects with nature. A solar home is the most comfortable because it is bathed in warmth and light. Studies show that, under these conditions, physical, emotional, and mental health are improved, and productivity is increased. People prefer this environment to conventional design and consider it a higher quality living space. Read more