Passive Cooling for a Comfortable Home

Your house can cool itself for free, without any AC. It's all about a design trick called

passive cooling. First, you orient your home so its narrow side catches the

prevailing wind. Then, you place windows on opposite walls to create cross-ventilation,

which naturally pushes hot air out. Think about the sun. By placing your

most-used rooms on the south side, you get warm winter light but are shielded from the intense

summer sun. Planting trees adds natural shade, and using light-colored pavement instead

of black asphalt reflects heat away. It’s not magic; it’s just designing with nature to build

a comfortable home and slash your energy bills.