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Example of an earth-sheltered home in hot climate Tempe, AZ uses the cooling properties of the ground to decrease cooling costs
Example of an earth-sheltered home in hot climate Tempe, AZ uses the cooling properties of the ground to decrease cooling costs
Example of an earth-sheltered home in hot climate Tempe, AZ uses the cooling properties of the ground to decrease cooling costs
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In hot climate zones, shade building surface with vegetation for passive cooling.
In hot climate zones, shade building surface with vegetation for passive cooling.
In hot climate zones, shade building surface with vegetation for passive cooling.
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Landscape trees and shrubs to funnel cooling breeze towards a home in hot climate zones.
Landscape trees and shrubs to funnel cooling breeze towards a home in hot climate zones.
Landscape trees and shrubs to funnel cooling breeze towards a home in hot climate zones.
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Proper building orientation for minimal heat gain in the northern hemisphere.
Proper building orientation for minimal heat gain in the northern hemisphere.
Proper building orientation for minimal heat gain in the northern hemisphere.
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Use this simple calculation to size overhangs above south facing windows.
Use this simple calculation to size overhangs above south facing windows.
Use this simple calculation to size overhangs above south facing windows.
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Vines growing on vertical trellises, along with tall shrubs, provide very effective shade for the east side of this house.
Vines growing on vertical trellises, along with tall shrubs, provide very effective shade for the east side of this house.
Vines growing on vertical trellises, along with tall shrubs, provide very effective shade for the east side of this house.
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