Conceptual analysis of a custom-solar-passive design

Journal Article · Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 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), Vol. 4:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

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