The south side of the house is tuned for solar gain in winter, and shading in summer (this photo is right around summer solstice, so the windows are mostly shaded). The high summer sun angle allows the space behind the screened porch to work as a kitchen garden. Photo 4 of 8 in Right-Sized Passive Home by TBDA

Right-Sized Passive Home

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The south side of the house is tuned for solar gain in winter, and shading in summer (this photo is right around summer solstice, so the windows are mostly shaded). The high summer sun angle allows the space behind the screened porch to work as a kitchen garden.