All of the following are features of passive solar design except

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Coniferous trees blocking the sun all year is not a feature of passive solar design. In fact, passive solar design relies on maximizing the sun's heat during the winter months and minimizing it during the summer months. The other options are all features of passive solar design, such as using thermal mass (adobe walls and flagstone floors) to store heat, positioning windows on the south side of the house to receive maximum sunlight, incorporating summer cooling vents in the roof, and utilizing superinsulation to reduce heat loss.

All of the Following Are Features of Passive Solar Design