Passive House design is the best option architects have today for a net-zero future, and it is up to us and our clients to make this future a reality. The building industry accounts for nearly 40 ...

Passive solar — a building approach that uses the sun's energy for heating, cooling, and lighting without mechanical equipment — helps keep homes comfy year-round. When Doug Butler and Jamie Jarboe ...

A Shelby County couple built a custom home using passive solar design principles. The home's orientation and an "air floor" help it absorb and store the sun's heat. This design allows the house to ...