Browse Forums Eco Living Re: Owner build a solar passive house 17Jun 23, 2017 7:11 am Yeah, & because of the earth's thermal mass, & consequently thermal lag, the seasons lag behind the path of the sun. The winter solstice isn't the coldest time of the year, & the autumnal equinox is warmer than the spring equinox. So it's much more pleasant having the sun through the windows in September than in March, even though the sun is in the same point in the sky. Re: Owner build a solar passive house 18Sep 14, 2017 3:22 pm This sounds like a really interesting notion to read up more on. I've not heard of solar passive houses until now and I’m really eager to hear more about what the users have to say about them. As always, when it comes to real-to-life plans, the whole feasibility has to be well tested before you can really decide whether it's applicable in your life or not. Seems like you all have found good solutions to ensure that every possibility will be able to be taken care of though! AS always, looking forward to updates and more news! Re: Owner build a solar passive house 19Sep 14, 2017 9:18 pm MarkSindone This sounds like a really interesting notion to read up more on. Here's a really good resource. http://www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design Passive design principles are not new, they're just not often applied. It's a pity really, as it can make homes more comfortable and cheaper to run. Re: Owner build a solar passive house 20Jan 31, 2018 4:58 pm I'm at the design stage of a new house in SE QLD on the coast. Currently we use the A/C for ~3 months, and have not needed any heating during the winter months. Some days we even find that the northern sun during winter provides too much warmth. How should I plan for eaves and size windows for the house? Are there any guides as to when to have no direct sun on the glazing? eg. between 10am-2pm, from mid Nov-Mar. I'm also debating whether or not achieving passive house standard is worth it. 0 4975 Sorry but you have a crap builder. Probably too late now. For our last build I only spoke to builders who would allow me easy access (at no cost). I used my own sparky… 10 9820 If so what were the "special circumstances" under which it was granted? "Note: If the development consent is for 'dual occupancy' an owner-builder permit can only be… 0 14069 |