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Passive solar multi-family housing: design, development, finance and market strategies

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5247774
A basis is provided for problem definition of energy and multi-family housing. A comprehensive look at the costs of energy is taken, not just in the cost per Btu, but also in terms of the marginal or replacement cost of energy, the social and environmental costs of consuming imported energy, and at the projected future costs and availability of non-renewable energy supplies. Some reasons are identified why a developer should consider an energy efficient passive solar project, and the roles that each project team should play to achieve the successful project are described. The concepts necessary to understand the physics and design of passive solar systems are introduced. The unique characteristics of multiple housing are covered and basic ideas for the application of solar concepts are provided. Site selection and planning, design considerations for planning the building, design considerations for individual unit designs, and ways to integrate energy efficient and passive solar components in townhouses and apartments are covered. Techniques are covered for energy conscious and solar design and construction, with emphasis on supplying the tools for making decisions at the appropriate times in the design process. Also covered are: the profit motive to develop housing; state and federal programs, present or planned, the encourage passive solar and energy efficient construction; Solar and Conservation Banks; state and federal tax credits; and financial analysis and marketing strategies. The Massachusetts Passive Multi-Family Program is described. Twelve examples of passive solar multifamily projects from around the country are also described. (LEW)
Research Organization:
Mid-American Solar Energy Complex, Minneapolis, MN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-79CS30150
OSTI ID:
5247774
Report Number(s):
MASEC-H-036/2; ON: DE82013491
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
140901* -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Space Heating & Cooling
APARTMENT BUILDINGS
BUILDINGS
CONSTRUCTION
COST
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS
DESIGN
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY SYSTEMS
ENERGY TRANSFER
EQUIPMENT
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FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
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PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
PERFORMANCE
PLANNING
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SITE SELECTION
SOLAR ACCESS
SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
TAX CREDITS
THERMAL COMFORT
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