Passive solar design guidelines and evaluation criteria for builders

Technical Report · Tue Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6378217

Conkling, M L

The showcase of Solar Homes, which features two model solar villages in Eldorado at Santa Fe and Rio Rancho, New Mexico is described. Key features of the project which include its privete sector character, marketplace considerations, and the need for uniform solar home quality are pointed out. Guidelines using a balance of conservation and passive solar were set and the issue of occupant comfort were addressed. The guidelines were used to establish criteria and worksheets for builders seeking entry into the Showcase project. Designs become examples of the transfer of research to practice. The guidelines for solar builders directly transfers passive solar research and technology to the builders.

• Research Organization: Rational Alternatives, Santa Fe, NM (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6378217
• Report Number(s): N-84-26153
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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14 SOLAR ENERGY
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CONTROL
DESIGN
ENERGY
ENERGY SOURCES
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
HEATING SYSTEMS
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
MARKETING
PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
QUALITY CONTROL
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER