Small Homes We Operate Like We’re Sailing: Sanctuary Magazine
Westwyck development from Sanctuary magazine. Photo: Emma Cross Inside the 13th issue of Sanctuary Magazine you’ll find design notes on passive cooling, which is harder to achieve than passive heating. And a companion article argues that whilst fixed eaves work well at the height of winter or summer, the transitional months of spring and autumn (fall) require more resident participation, “passive houses need active inhabitants.” Such a building, with operable shading would offer energy rewards, whilst being simple and fun, “just like sailing!” Yet another article discusses the life cycle assessment (LCA) of building materials… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Small Homes We Operate Like We’re Sailing: Sanctuary Magazine
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