Design for Adelaide’s climate, not against it
Adelaide’s climate is uniquely favourable to passive design when you catch it right, and uniquely punishing when you do not. These six guides cover the highest-leverage decisions to build in before drawings are locked. All Adelaide-specific, all free.
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Principle 1 of 6
North-Facing Living
The single biggest passive-design decision in an Adelaide home is which way the main living areas face.
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How to Orient Your House on Your Specific Adelaide Block
Orientation is not a preference; it is a decision your block imposes.
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Passive Design Principles for Adelaide's Climate
Adelaide sits in Australian climate zone 5 (temperate).
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Do You Need Eaves on Your Adelaide Home
Eaves are the horizontal overhangs at the roof edge.
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Roof Pitch and Solar
For a rooftop solar PV system in Adelaide, the roof pitch and orientation directly affect annual energy yield.
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Cross-Ventilation in Single-Storey Adelaide Homes
Cross-ventilation lets summer breezes purge heat from your home without air conditioning.
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