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
Use staggered plants to ramp wind up and over the site
ADAPTION
Louvers can allow through winter sun while blocking the harsher summer sun
DECIDUOUS
Deciduous trees and climbers will allow light through in the winter and block it in the summer
THERMAL MASS
AIR FLOW
HUMIDITY
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