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A simple mathematical model of a passive solar house is proposed. The physical model is the house integrated with a color-changed solar wall. Steady state heat transfer equations were set up to determine the temperatures of surfaces and air by using a thermal resistance network. The equations were solved using a Matlab procedure. Satisfactory correlation was obtained with experimental data. The optimization methods for thermal performance of passive solar houses will be presented in further work.