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		chopsueyar on Feb 26, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: I'm renovating a house, what clever stuff ... One of the best passive solar methods I have seen is to use plants and trees to obstruct the Southern view of the sun. As fall approaches, the leaves fall off of the trees, allowing sunlight to pass, and warm your home. As spring approaches, the leaves return, blocking the sun, and keeping your house cool. ALSO, a green roof would be awesome AND a "natural pool".

Mz on Feb 26, 2011 [–]

Yes, I was thinking of the deciduous tree thing when I was writing my post. It's very rehab-friendly, unlike some passive solar techniques.

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