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Fact Sheet | Solar Architecture

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May 1, 2006

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    Solar Architecture: Designing buildings to use solar energy for heating, cooling, and lighting


    Key Facts:

    • Simple architectural modifications allow residential and commercial buildings to use solar energy directly for heating, cooling, and lighting.
    • By designing buildings to match local conditions, solar energy can be harnessed anywhere in the world, even in cold, northern climates.

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