Passive Solar Designed Homes in Albuquerque People here in Albuquerque and other Southwestern communities have been building with passive solar designs for hundreds of years. Ancient adobe homes attest to this long-held building tradition in New Mexico. When most people think of New Mexican architecture or building, adobe structures often come to mind. With Albuquerque's beautiful sun-filled skies, designing for passive solar is a cost-effective and relatively simple green heating and cooling solution. A Green Heating Solution in New Mexico - And Anywhere Else Where the Sun Shines! You can easily save financially (and help "Save the Earth") from designing (1 comments)