Friday, November 19, 2010

Revisiting a Passive Solar Home designed in 1982


New Entry Addition

Original Passive Solar Home














As part of a bicycle tour in October 2010, I visited my old friends Ken and Teresa Pascual near Southampton, Long Island.  The passive solar home I designed for them in 1982, plus an addition designed in 2000, still performs well, using very little backup heat, and no cooling, to maintain its indoor climate.  (please click "read more" below, to see additional photos)