act as passive solar collectors and radiant tubing redistributes collected warmth to the original, North facing portions of the house. Careful consideration has been given to the envelope design in order to reduce the overall space conditioning needs, retrofitting the old and maximizing insulation in
features, passive solar design, and sustainable practices abound, making this small house a great place to live without making a large environmental footprint - Frank Paul Perez photo credit
features, passive solar design, and sustainable practices abound, making this small house a great place to live without making a large environmental footprint - Frank Paul Perez photo credit
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features, passive solar design, and sustainable practices abound, making this small house a great place to live without making a large environmental footprint - Frank Paul Perez photo credit
noted passive solar Denver architect, was both her house and her studio. Today the home is a piece of sculpture – a testament to the original architect’s artistry; and amid the towering, new, custom homes of Hilltop, is a reminder that small things can be highly prized.
The ‘U’ shaped, 2100 SF existing
employs passive solar design concepts; the sunroom, situated at the center of the house, captures the warmth of the sun and radiates it throughout the living spaces. With sustainable building techniques, sensitive attention to the surrounding environment, and framed views of the exterior from every interior