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Rear elevation of Glencoe solar LEED Platinum home
Contemporary Exterior, Chicago
The rear view of the house shows the standing seam metal roof set at an optimal angle for the solar thermal panels. Barely visible to the left is the other roof form, set at a lower angle for the PV panels. The overhangs are designed for winter sun penetration and summer shading. http://www.kipnisarch.com
Photo Credit: Kipnis Architecture + Planning
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harriharry added this to ExtensionDecember 24, 2023
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