With energy costs as they are presently, energy conservation has become an important consideration in design of today's dwellings. Where the house is built can be just as important in saving energy as how it is built.
Energy efficiency begins with selecting a good site, then properly locating the house on the site.
The major concern is the way in which the sun and the wind affect a given location. Ideally, the site should have a good southern exposure for maximum solar heat gain in the winter. During the summer, solar heat gain can be reduced by proper site selection. The house design and construction also play a major role in reducing heat gain during the summer. Shield your home from chilling north winter winds.