Commercial building retrofits

Journal Article · Thu May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980 · Sunpaper; (United States)

OSTI ID:5554572

Sherwood, L

It is stressed that retrofits should be used only after energy conservation measures have been installed (weatherstripping, use of waste heat, thermal insulation, daylighting and vestibules). South facing masonry walls may be converted to Trombe walls at a reasonable cost ($5/ft/sup 2/). Examples are given, even in cases where walls are not masonry. Direct gain, by adding south-facing glazing or addition of sunspaces or greenhouses, is discussed and examples are provided. Daylighting by the addition of clerestories is illustrated. The addition of an active solar system for space heat or domestic hot water is also considered. 3 references. (MJJ)

• OSTI ID: 5554572
• Journal Information: Sunpaper; (United States), Journal Name: Sunpaper; (United States) Vol. 5:5; ISSN SUNPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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THERMAL INSULATION
TROMBE WALLS
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