Why do we neglect the proof? Advantages without disadvantages. Solar Energy can give more comfortable, healthier homes and sunnier streets Why is passive solar design no daily practice all over the world?

摘要

Adapt to the forces of nature instead of fighting them In ancient cultures where energy sources were not easy available people knew they had to cope with their environment. Using the forces of nature and only fighting those where this could not be avoided was the most efficient way to survive. All over the world people learned to adapt their buildings in such a way that the sun helped as much as possible in the heating season, whilst overheating in summer was highly avoided. Beautiful examples of designing in accordance with the forces of nature have been described by different authors.