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Sun-Wise Design: Avoiding Solar Design Blunders
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By Dan Chiras
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Feb/Mar 2005 (#105)
pp. 38-44
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Introductory Level • 3,565 words
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| There’s a lot more to a passive solar house than just a bunch of windows. For year-round comfort, avoid these common design faux-pas. |
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