Ancillary spaces such as the pantry, bathroom, and closet sit on the home's cooler, north-facing side, whereas the primary living spaces are on the warmer, south-facing side. Butler notes that the ...

When it comes to renewable energy at home, solar panels are often the first option that comes to mind, leaving homeowners with the choice between monocrystalline or polycrystalline solar panels, and ...

Passive solar — a building approach that uses the sun's energy for heating, cooling, and lighting without mechanical equipment — helps keep homes comfy year-round. When Doug Butler and Jamie Jarboe ...