Rosenberg / Zuckerman Residence

The buildings follow the topography and capture passive solar heat in the winter months. They feature straw bale walls to the east, north and to the west. Tall ceilings allow the heat to stratify and ample thermal mass in the floors and wall finishes keep the home cool in the summer. During winter the solar hot water collectors on the pool house roof heat radiant floors, warming people instead of the air. Grid-intertied photovoltaic panels provide solar electricity, completing the renewable energy systems. © www.edwardcaldwellphoto.com