Building & Design
Passive solar orientation on a forested mountain lot
How south glazing, thermal mass, and tree shading change the first sketch of a mountain home.
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Plan for snow, sun, materials, and the small construction decisions that make a mountain home easier to live with.
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Building & Design
How south glazing, thermal mass, and tree shading change the first sketch of a mountain home.
Building & Design
A clear framework for metal roofs, snow-shed zones, and covered entries in heavy snow country.