Passive Heating

Passive Heating

Passive Heating is a design approach in sustainable architecture that uses the building's shape, layout, and materials to collect and store warmth from the sun without using machines or extra energy. A new fact is that the color and texture of indoor surfaces, such as dark floors or walls with a rough finish, can help hold and spread heat inside a room. This means that when designing a space, using materials that absorb and slowly release heat, like concrete or brick, can keep the temperature steady during the day and night. Designers can place windows and walls in a way that lets sunlight in during winter and blocks it during summer, making the building comfortable all year.

solar gain, thermal mass, building orientation, energy-efficient design

— Kevin Green