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The latest in Home Energy Rating news and insights.

North-facing windows: Why more isn’t always better

North-facing windows: Why more isn’t always better The surprising truth about Passive Solar design and NatHERS ratings One of the first things you learn in energy efficiency training is that north-facing windows are good. Captur…

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Strategies for Non-ideal Sites/Design Performance Issues

Few buildings are located on perfect sites, with exactly the right amount of solar access, ideal breezes and natural ventilation and protection from all negative elements of the climate. Unfortunately, some people seem to think t…