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Thicker walls with lower window sills -- window seats, display shelves, great views from the comfy chair
Interior windows offer light into dark areas and interest in unexpected places
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Passive solar homes are often designed to stretch across the East-West axis, making sure all rooms get south-facing windows.
Interiors are designed to let the daylight (and the sun's heat) in during the winter, yet leave the house shaded and cool in the summer.
Entryways are important.
What is a deep energy retrofit?
A whole-house approach to reducing energy needs for space and water heating by 70 to 90% .
The building envelope is the least expensive, long-term way to reduce energy costs and improve the overall value of the home. Maximizing the insulation levels and carrying out detailed draftproofing is the primary goal. Once the overall heating loads are reduced through envelope improvements, it's time to optimize the space and water heating systems.
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