How Building Design Influences Energy Efficiency through Passive Heating and Cooling Techniques

Did you know that the design of your ADU can significantly impact its energy efficiency? From window placement to material choices, every detail matters.

For example, take our Willowbrook design (see below). The high windows help to create a draft that can be pulled from the lower bedroom windows and out the transom above the bedroom doors. The warm air that has collected up high is replaced with cooler air from down low. This will create a cool breeze through the bedrooms naturally.

Not only can building design help keep your ADU cool, but it can also enhance heating efficiency during colder months. The warm air collected under this roof area can be moved throughout the house with the help of strategically placed ceiling fans. Additionally, something as simple as adding dark-colored tile or flooring inside south-facing windows and doors can store the sun's energy during the day and release it slowly during the night.

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