Passive Solar Design

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Systems Intro

Passive solar design and cooling systems are simple in design and use. These systems are different from active solar systems in that they have few moving parts. To take advantage of the sun's energy directly, the buildings must be oriented correctly on the site and the spaces in the buildings must be able to collect the energy.

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