How does a building design best take advantage of sunlight available in local climate zones?

Sungate Energy Solutions has come up with some ideas for the use of passive energy solutions for homes and buildings that are already built. Windows are important as they are the places that allow for sunlight to both brighten and heat a home or building. Windows in a standing structure can be changed to upgraded new technically sound standards with double panes of glass and proper tinting. The molding around the windows needs to be fitted properly so that outside elements are used to harness the sunlight. Super insulated windows are important in any season or climate.

Insulation of a building can keep cool air inside in the summer and outside in the winter. Landscaping and the placement of trees for shad as well as wind barrios is another form of passive solar design.

The type of window treatments are important regarding how you want to control the amount of heat and light you want in specific rooms. Retractable awnings work well in the heat of the summer. Shutters, roll down shade screens and drapes of light colors and specific fabrics are also important passive energy techniques.

On your outside walls, the kind of coating as well as color choice is important to add to whatever additional passive energy techniques you’re planning.

Sungate Energy Solutions would like to see the products, services and techniques that are available to you regarding passive solar energy. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to answer any of your questions.