Direct gain, insulated storage collector, demonstration project. Final report
A home was constructed to demonstrate to housing professionals and individuals how well a home with passive solar design elements will function in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. The 1600 square foot wood framed house was designed to have broad market appeal. There are a number of passive solar design elements utilized, as well as close attention paid to details of thermally efficient construction. Enough glass is on the south side of the living area to provide sufficient heat on sunny days. Over half of the south glass is in the basement where there is thermal mass in the form of 55 gallon water drums and a thick concrete floor. They store the heat absorbed from the sun. This heat then radiates into the rest of the house at night. Having the thermal mass separated from the living space greatly reduces the problem of morning thermal lag, which is often seen in water wall homes. Temperature data were recorded to establish the thermal performance of the house. The quality of temperature control with this design has proven to be viable and cost effective for this region. These data, along with the concepts of solar design for the Piedmont region of North Carolina, have been presented to both individuals and housing professionals. Educational brochures were prepared and distributed, slide lectures given, group and individual consultations provided, and numerous site visits conducted.
- Research Organization:
- Twin Chimney Solar Designs, Winston-Salem, NC (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG44-81R410440
- OSTI ID:
- 6453445
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ER/10440-T2; ON: DE85001152
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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