Residential solar room design

Can a solar room be used to build a house?

You can build your house compactly and the solar room will provide a feeling of large exterior wall and window area. Growing Plants; some things to remember An important function of some solar rooms is the growing of food-and flowers. Warm soil and sufficient light are critical for successful plant growth.

Where should a solar room be located?

If an east-facing solar room seems to be a good solution to either site or building problems, locate spaces such as kitchens on the east side of the house next to or behind the solar room to take advantage of the morning light and heat.

What is an example of a solar room?

Examples of solar rooms include greenhouses, solariums, and sun porches. Greenhouses are the most common solar rooms. Conventional greenhouses, however, are not designed to take maximum advantage of the sun's energy.

Can a solar room be used as a living space?

The solar room can be readily used as an expanded living space. You can build your house compactly and the solar room will provide a feeling of large exterior wall and window area. Growing Plants; some things to remember An important function of some solar rooms is the growing of food-and flowers.

Why is solar energy important in residential architecture?

Each day we become more aware of the importance of responsibly managing natural resources and understanding the environmental factors involved in designing a project. Solar energy is one of the most commonly employed strategies in residential architecture, both active and passive.

What is a solar-ready home?

A solar-ready home is one that has been designed and prepared for a solar power installation to occur in the future. Building a solar powered home requires a few quick changes from standard construction practices such as completing a solar rough-in, optimizing the roof areas for solar energy generation and of course making the array look good.