Representing DCLT’s exemplary, high-quality energy-efficient building standards, DCLT developed six passive solar designed three bed and 2.5 bath homes with shared common green space.

Including Energy Star appliances, fluorescent lighting, and System Vision® certification, these single-family homes were built with 100% steel-framed construction and sold for land trust homeownership in 2008.

A passive solar home is designed and oriented to maximize the heating and cooling capacity of the sun. It utilizes the southern exposure of the sun to help heat homes and reduce energy costs during the winter. DCLT utilizes passive and active solar designs for 49 homes.