Summer Cooling:
Summer cooling needs are greatly reduced and in most climates, totally eliminated.
The design incorporates several strategies.
1) Proper site orientation
2) Correctly sized South eve overhangs
3) Many vent able windows.
4) Ceiling fans in living room and bedrooms.
5) Vent able skylights.
6) Whole house attic fan.
7) Thermal mass.
8) West façade porch shading.