Let´s talk about the neighborhoods of the future. Now that we all know the future will be bringing about green changes mandated by the Obama Administration, it's time to look at the neighborhoods of the future and what they will look like. The Passive Solar Home is the most energy efficient design ever developed. The ancients were the first to develop these homes. How ancient? Consider the cave man. His first choice was a cave with an entrace that let in the sun to gain a little warmth. Lots has changed since those early days, but the concept remains the same. But add to that a little thermal gain by having the sun shine on a thermal mass, like a tile floor, and you have modern man´s answer to the Passive Solar Home. The problem (or is that the challenge) is that builders and developers of neighborhoods are out of their comfort zone both designing and buiding Passive Solal Homes. Alas, there´s nothing to be afraid of! Take it from my wife and I. Without any technical training, we designed a Passive Solar Home nearly 30 years ago that worked like gangbusters. What we need is assertive local codes that encourage this kind of develpment. I´ve glimpsed the future and I see Passive Solar Homes in every neighborhood in every city in every state in the Union. Yes, it can be done! More about how on my next Energy Blog!
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