Home Design and Orientation

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MAXIMIZING HEAT LOSS IN SUMMER,
GAIN OF HEAT IN WINTER
The design of a house with windows facing south is the
first step. Properly designed overhangs the south
Windows can shade house in summer, but collect
sunlight in winter when the sun is low in the sky.
This helps keep the home cool in summer and
advantage of radiant heat in the winter.
To the north and west-facing walls, which rarely live
sunlight, can be isolated with a higher value and R
for smaller windows. Properly designed north
and west walls can help minimize heat loss in winter
and help keep the house comfortable in summer.
MAXIMIZE NATURAL LIGHT TO REDUCE
Dependence ELECTRIC LIGHTING
Skylights can improve the lighting in the house, but
insulators are generally poor and allow a lot of heat
refuge during the winter months.
Instead, install more than good quality double paned
Windows, strategically placed throughout the house
to capture a maximum amount of natural light. High quality
Windows installed properly in the right places, will maintain
value of a good insulation, better lighting