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The impact of direct gain/indirect gain configurations on the interior: an analysis of glare

Journal Article · · Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5150418
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Passive solar design has a strong impact on the interior space planning of residential group living spaces, areas most often targeted for direct and/or indirect gain systems. Even though research has been done on the performance of these systems, few studies have focused on their impact on room activity or lighting levels. This study utilizes a photographic analysis of scale models in order to investigate the problem of glare as well as space planning. The results indicate that daylighting aperture on an adjacent perpendicular wall to a full south wall aperture may help to reduce glare. Partial height indirect gain walls on the south wall behind the seating units can lessen the impact of solar glazing on upholstery fading as well as reduce glare for the user. Recommendations are also made regarding the placement of the television relative to direct gain aperture in order to prevent veiling reflections.
Research Organization:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia
OSTI ID:
5150418
Journal Information:
Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States) Vol. 6; ISSN PMSID
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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ARCHITECTURE
BUILDINGS
COVERINGS
DAYLIGHTING
ENERGY SYSTEMS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
EQUIPMENT
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HEATING SYSTEMS
ILLUMINANCE
PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
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SCALE MODELS
SOLAR ARCHITECTURE
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
STRUCTURAL MODELS
TECHNOLOGY IMPACTS