
Doors and windows are easily the weakest links in your home when it comes to passive design. Find out how you can control heat gain, heat loss and air infiltration through and around doors and windows.
Doors and windows are normally the weakest link when it comes to containing an indoor climate. Not only are they big apertures that are frequently opened and closed, but they’re also the most likely places where hot or cold air will be allowed to sneak in and out of your home. Find out what role doors and windows play, and how best to design them to reduce their impact on passive heating and cooling efforts.