PASSIVE DESIGN

What is Passive Design?

In passive design we take into consideration the energies available on our site and use them within the context of our climate to design a site that is comfortable without intervention, suitable for plants we wish to grow and needs minimal inputs.

Wind

WIND

Use staggered plants to ramp wind up and over the site

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ADAPTION

Louvers can allow through winter sun while blocking the harsher summer sun

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DECIDUOUS

Deciduous trees and climbers will allow light through in the winter and block it in the summer

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THERMAL MASS

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AIR FLOW

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HUMIDITY

 

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  • What is Passive Design?


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