Some analytic models of passive solar building performance: a theoretical approach to the design of energy-conserving buildings

Technical Report · Wed Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6322808· OSTI ID:6322808

Goldstein, D B

This paper describes an application of the fundamental methods of physics to solve a problem of environmental and economic interest: the description of the thermal performance of passive solar buildings. Such a description is of great practical interest to building designers; however, this paper is not intended to be of use to architects and engineers in its present form. Its intention is to provide a theoretical basis for understanding passive solar buildings; further effort is needed to develop rules of solar engineering.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6322808
• Report Number(s): LBL-7811
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ANALYTICAL SOLUTION
THERMAL EFFICIENCY
EFFICIENCY
HEATING SYSTEMS
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
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