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This list of plans will grow considerably over the next several months and will later be separated by orientation, but in the meantime, please use the link below to browse what's available.

Orientations are noted with the thumbnails to the right.

Passive solar design refers to the use of the sun's energy to heat and cool the living spaces in a home, utilizing the southern exposure to allow the sun to enter the home during the winter and warm it's interior.

MISC: Links

Architecturally Responsible

Builders Guild from EEBA.org
This one book, available from The Energy and Enviromental Building Association, if followed, will do more to insure a well built home than any material I know of. It is very clearly written and contains many useful details to build an energy efficient home. Phone 952-881-1092 or order online at eeba.org. There are 4 different versions based on a climate zone map.

BuildingGreen.com
Building Green is an independent publishing company committed to bringing it’s members accurate, unbiased, and timely green design information.

Sustainable Sources Services
Looking for a green builder, expert in solar energy or alternative wastewater systems, or other professional who understands sustainability? Check this directory.

www.architecture2030.org/
Architecture 2030, a non-profit, non-partisan and independent organization, was established in response to the global-warming crisis by architect Edward Mazria in 2002. 2030’s mission is to rapidly transform the US and global Building Sector from the major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions to a central part of the solution to the global-warming crisis