These days designers ignore solar gain at their peril. The low winter sun provides a significant amount of energy, cuts down on space heating and provides a means of creating a winter garden, or even just a space to dry washing. However, in the summer months the home can become a solar oven, and may require air-conditioning. There are a number of ways designers can address these issue, but it is a balancing act that needs careful consideration from the outset.
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