Passive Solar Heating and Cooling
With detailed knowledge of the site, and working with design professionals, Canyon Creek provides insight into optimal configurations of the various components of a home to reduce its overall energy consumption.
| Window placement can invite the warming rays of the sun to heat a stone fireplace or help release hot air at the end of a summer day.
Stucco, stone or concrete can be configured to accept the heat of the sun or capture the cooling effect of earth or shade. Carefully planned roof eaves and skylights add to the comfort of the home by controlling the direction and impact of light. |
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