Conceptual analysis of a custom-solar-passive design

Journal Article · Wed Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979 · Sol. Heat. Cool.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5496320

The design of a house that incorporates passive and active solar elements and energy conservation is described. The passive elements include south facing windows, skylights, clerestories, a greenhouse, and thermal mass. An active system heats space and water and utilizes a conventional distribution system. Energy conserving elements include high levels of insulation, insulating shutters, overhangs, a vestibule, operable windows and vents, earth berms, and landscaping features.

• OSTI ID: 5496320
• Journal Information: Sol. Heat. Cool.; (United States), Journal Name: Sol. Heat. Cool.; (United States) Vol. 4:5; ISSN SHECD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
140901* -- Solar Thermal Utilization-- Space Heating & Cooling
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320101 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Residential Buildings-- (-1987)
BUILDINGS
DESIGN
EARTH BERMS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
EQUIPMENT
HEATING
HEATING SYSTEMS
HOUSES
OPENINGS
PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SHUTTERS
SOLAR COLLECTORS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR HEATING
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
SOLAR SPACE HEATING
SOLAR WATER HEATING
SPACE HEATING
THERMAL INSULATION
THERMAL MASS
WINDOWS