Sustainability Series

High-performance windows and doors are designed to keep homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. This advanced technology blocks up to 70% or more of the solar heat gain in the summer and reflects radiant heat indoors during the winter.

Thermal efficiency of the home refers to the buildings ability to retain warmth in winter and keep cool in summer, requiring less artificial energy. It can be achieved by the following:

A Passive Solar House or ‘Passive design’ is a building that takes advantage of the climate to maintain a comfortable indoor environment while minimizing energy use. Passive solar design or passive design consists of the following elements: orientation, shading, glazing, natural ventilation, thermal mass, thermal insulation.