Local Knowledge About Attached Sunspaces

An attached sunspace is a solar collector that doubles as useful building space; also sometimes called an attached greenhouse or solarium. The term 'attached' specifically implies a space that shares one common wall with the associated building. Vents placed against the back wall of a sunspace allow heated air to move naturally into nearby rooms. At the same time, cooler air from these rooms is drawn into the sunspaces. Depending on the design they can have one of three primary purposes: collection of heat for the home, seasonal living space, or space for growing plants. While these functions can overlap to some extent, a sunspace or greenhouse rarely performs all three functions well.