The McCarty residence

Journal Article · · Solar Today; (United States)

OSTI ID:5960358

McFadden, P; Moses, H L

An energy efficient home was constructed in Longmont, Colorado by carefully considering the site and the construction. The final design accomplished the goals of significant energy efficiency combined with livability. As a result of the care taken in design and construction, the total gas bill for January 1990 (which includes heating, cooking and domestic hot water) was only $29. The daylighting scheme is a very important aspect of this house. The entire length of the upper level bedroom and bath suite is brightly lit by the clerestory. The upper part of the partition wall between the hallway and bath is glazed to allow a considerable amount of direct light into the room. The lack of interior partition walls in the lower level of the house combined with lofted ceilings allows for air stratification. The clerestory is composed of both fixed and operable glass to allow for the ventilation of the house in the summer. The south elevation features Trombe walls and clerestory glazing for passive solar gain.

• OSTI ID: 5960358
• Journal Information: Solar Today; (United States), Journal Name: Solar Today; (United States) Vol. 4:6; ISSN SOTOE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320100* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Buildings
ARCHITECTURE
BUILDINGS
COLORADO
CONSTRUCTION
COST
DESIGN
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
EQUIPMENT
FEDERAL REGION VIII
HOUSES
NORTH AMERICA
PASSIVE SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SITE SELECTION
SOLAR ARCHITECTURE
SOLAR COOLING SYSTEMS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
USA
VENTILATION