ArchDaily | Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide https://www.archdaily.com/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.adsttc.com/doodles/archdaily-logo-feedly.svg 026CB6 https://www.archdaily.com/907616/tung-house-project-architecture Sun, 16 Dec 2018 13:00:00 +0000 Pilar Caballero https://www.archdaily.com/907616/tung-house-project-architecture In northern climates, the effectiveness of solar energy is greatly diminished. With the 5th highest electricity cost in the country, the requisite for solar energy is even more pronounced in Massachusetts. The unique roof geometry of the Tung House is optimized for a two-fold solution that achieves net-zero energy use: PV and hot water solar panels provide power and heating while the resulting overhangs are calibrated for summer shading and winter solar access.

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