Those living in certain parts of Canada and US at the moment are experiencing a particularly hot summer – one that is just scorching hot and trapping people in a heat wave that feels just unbearable. Of course, even otherwise, those living in tropical and semi-tropical regions of the world tend to normally experience summers that leave you drenched in sweat by the time midday sun rolls around. Beating the heat in these extreme conditions requires much more than artificial cooling systems that keeping you locked in and reduced air circulation. Instead a home with passive home cooling techniques is a much more sensible choice.
Staircase includes a stunning indoor water feature along with plants for a natural cooling effect

Passive heating and cooling techniques are part of passive solar home design and today we turn our attention towards the latter as many homeowners are trying to find new waves to beat especially hot summers. Of course, such changes cannot be done instantaneously and do require a bit of planning and a smart revamp of home interior. But you can still start off in the right direction and even plan better for your new home by understanding what involves passive cooling techniques and how they can easily reduce our dependence on artificial cooling. Step in and discovers ways in which you can cool your home naturally – Creating a Smart Sun-Shade
It always helps if you can create a layer of insulation between the main areas of the home a...