WHAT IS "PASSIVE SOLAR STRATEGY?"
In the dynamic climate of New York, the sun's path shifts noticeably throughout the year, reaching a higher point in the sky during summer. This presents an opportunity in custom home design, where carefully crafted overhangs can be tailored to harness these seasonal changes. By strategically blocking direct sunlight in the summer while allowing the warming rays of the low winter sun to penetrate, these homes achieve optimal energy efficiency across all seasons.
This passive solar approach ensures that the home harmonizes effortlessly with its environment, requiring no active systems to reap the benefits of sustainable energy consumption.
HOW DOES IT EFFECT HOME COSTS?
Adapting to the natural path of the sun involves employing a range of techniques, from modest awnings to intricate cantilevered designs. Our Architectural Process is dedicated to finding the perfect balance between your budget and the diverse array of options for implementing these solar shading systems. We strive to propose solutions that are both effective and affordable.
Recognizing the significant impact on long-term energy consumption and costs, we consider this aspect indispensable in every home design we undertake. This, along with numerous other strategic decisions, underscores our commitment to creating homes that surpass traditional building standards in efficiency.