With a thermal resistance six times higher than the standard, glazing combines with a 2-footdeep overhang to keep the house cool in summer. Photo by Peter Aaron/Esto.
From the Magazine: Like the Houses of the Future designed 50 or 60 years ago, this state-of-the-art sustainable residence in New York's Hudson Valley is, shockingly, all-electric. The total energy bill, however, is expected to run just $400 a year-a feat made possible by meeting standards set by the Passivhaus Institut. +Read the Article