Passive Solar House Plans

Passive house plans are eco-conscious floor plans for homeowners who want to keep green living in mind when building. These homes typically have large windows to capture sunlight and other features that reduce the use of natural resources and increase overall efficiency. The goal is to minimize the carbon footprint of the home.

We are proud to be affiliated with architects and designers who consider the minimal impact when designing residences. We now have a dedicated category of passive solar home plans that exhibit various styles, including country, contemporary, and cabin. These homes are designed to conserve energy and promote efficient living.

About Passive Solar House Design

Passive solar floor plans are designed with large windows for optimal positioning relative to the sun. This increases the home's energy efficiency and reduces the usage of natural resources such as fossil heating fuel. The home often has wide overhangs over the windows to provide shading in the warm summer months and reduce cooling costs (and save energy). More and more designers and builders are embracing the principles of Green Building (building responsibly to reduce environmental impact) using steel studs. These engineered lumber products utilize materials that would otherwise be waste, composite decking made of recycled plastics, and more. Each year more and more products are introduced into the marketplace.

Earth is our home, and we must continue to take care of our home. Browse through our passive solar floor plans below or check out our other eco-friendly homes and take the next step towards leaving a smaller footprint with a more efficient home.