Passive solar homes: a national study

Technical Report · Tue Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1986

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5293634· OSTI ID:5293634

This study highlights valuable findings on the thermal comfort and livability of passive solar homes. These buildings are a sample of 335 homes that incorporate early passive solar designs. The data collection effort consisted of a performance audit conducted by trained auditors and an occupant questionnaire completed by the passive solar homeowners on their perceptions, experiences, and demographics. The questionnaire and audit technique coupled with utility bills were used to establish a data base of both quantitative and qualitative information on the performance of these passive solar homes.

• Research Organization: Solar Energy Research Inst., Golden, CO (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-83CH10093
• OSTI ID: 5293634
• Report Number(s): SERI/SP-271-2474; ON: DE86010712
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
140901* -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Space Heating & Cooling
AUDITS
BUILDINGS
ENERGY AUDITS
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
HEATING SYSTEMS
HOUSES
PASSIVE SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS
PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
PERFORMANCE
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
SURVEYS
THERMAL COMFORT