A passive solar residence using native and recycled materials, Bee Cave, Texas
The Booth Residence at Bee Cave, Texas is a Passive Solar residence in a hot humid climate and a good example of both passive solar and renewable features. The design, operation, materials, and furnishings give the structure a regional and rustic character. Passive solar strategies employed include solar orientation, solar shading, natural ventilation, induced ventilation, night flushing, direct gain clearstory, high mass floors, daylighting, radiant barrier, and a double ventilated roof system. The project is in contrast to the existing compound which includes three identical buildings each rotated 120 degrees and intended to be energy efficient, but actual operation has pointed out some deficiencies in the design. Additional features include extensive use of natural, recycled, and materials reused from other buildings. The Boothe Residence is an example of building in harmony with the local climate, the use of locally available materials, craftsman, artists, manpower, and reuse of trim and furnishings.
- OSTI ID:
- 379839
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-960430-; ISBN 0-89553-211-5; TRN: IM9644%%295
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 25. American Solar Energy Society conference, Asheville, NC (United States), 13-18 Apr 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of 21. national passive solar conference: Proceedings. Volume 21; Campbell-Howe, R.; Wilkins-Crowder, B. [eds.]; PB: 438 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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