How is over-heating prevented?
Due to the very high levels of glazing and house orientation, typical of passive solar homes, some consideration has been required to ensure that at certain times of the year this does not lead to over-heating. During the summer, self-shading is created within the homes due to the high angle of the sun. This reduces thermal gain and brightness inside. This shading is augmented by the use of blinds within the conservatory. The houses are also ventilated through a large opening light in each bay adjacent to a corresponding light in the conservatory roof.
