The Sunburst Passive Solar House

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The Sunburst passive solar house is as attractive (if not more so) than any conventionally heated structure both inside and out.
The Sunburst passive solar house is as attractive (if not more so) than any conventionally heated structure both inside and out.
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The dining room. 
The dining room. 
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Openings at the foot of the wall allow cool air to be drawn away from the floor.
Openings at the foot of the wall allow cool air to be drawn away from the floor.
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Exterior of the Trombe wall.
Exterior of the Trombe wall.
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This balcony facilitates air circulation between the first and second floors.
This balcony facilitates air circulation between the first and second floors.
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A wood-burning fireplace contributes heat to the system when necessary.
A wood-burning fireplace contributes heat to the system when necessary.
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A decorative alcove for hanging plants.
A decorative alcove for hanging plants.
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The living room.
The living room.
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The spacious and comfortable master bedroom. 
The spacious and comfortable master bedroom. 
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Diagram shows convection pattern of the house and function of the Trombe wall in summer and winter.
Diagram shows convection pattern of the house and function of the Trombe wall in summer and winter.

Anyone who’s familiar with solar-heated houses knows
that there are any number of ways to harness the sun’s
energy, from the simplest “passive” approach (the
“little guy’s” method) all the way up to the expensive,
highly technical, “active” systems that big business tends

  • Published on Jan 1, 1979
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