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Solar Today Summer 2023

Build with Rise

Here you can see the RISE design and purchase plans.
Home Power

Sun Plans' RISE home was on the cover of Home Power Aug/Sept 2014. Download the article here on Mountain Solar.
Home Power also interviewed the Sun Plans Architect in 2014. It includes some of her best advice for building a passive solar home. Download the interview article on Stock or Custom Solar Plans?
"Net Zero Performance" in Home Power Aug/Sept 2012 by a Sun Plan's client who followed the Passive House philosophy during construction. Even though 100% passive solar is difficult to achieve in any climate, even in the cold climate of Colorado, Jim wrote:
"The passive solar design meets all of our space-heating needs..."
(Although Home Power is no longer publishing, for the time being, back issues can still be downloaded from their website.)
Mother Earth News

Green Building & Sustainable Strategies

Comparing Sun-Inspired Homes to Passive Houses
