"We are able to...take full advantage of the northern orientation, introducing passive solar design techniques, which allows the design to maximize its thermal efficiency," says MODO founder Michael Ong.  Photo 8 of 11 in A Sleek Australian Dwelling Keeps its Cool With Passive Design

A Sleek Australian Dwelling Keeps its Cool With Passive Design

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"We are able to...take full advantage of the northern orientation, introducing passive solar design techniques, which allows the design to maximize its thermal efficiency," says MODO founder Michael Ong.