Passive Solar

Airy Acres

A passive solar house in natural prairie grass countryside Passive Solar Project: Airy Acres Custom Home Location: Charles City, Iowa Date: 2008 Building Type: Residential Products Selected: Motorized rolling shutters Designed and Builder: Dennis White Residential Designs of Charles City, Iowa Summary:  This passive solar house, built outside of Charles City, Iowa is a blending of skilled design, a beautiful…

Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency – Tanglewood

Energy Efficiency – Passive solar nestled in Michigan forested country side. Energy Efficiency Project: The Lovely Tanglewood Location: Chelsea, Michigan Date: 2010 Building Type: Residential Window Products Selected: European tilt/turn wood-clad windows in high performing triple glazing by Hawkeye Windows. Designed and Builder: Kevin Kolb, The Kolb Company, LLC, Dexter, Michigan Summary: Nestled in the tranquil…