Building Site and Solar Impact

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What natural heat transfer processes are relied upon in passive solar design?

Conduction, convection, and radiation (correct)

Conduction, convection, and reflection

Evaporation, insulation, and radiation

Insulation, convection, and reflection

Which type of windows let in soft, diffuse skylight according to the text?

North facing windows (correct)

East facing windows

South facing windows

West facing windows

What is the recommended shading device for East and West-facing windows to avoid excessive sunlight?

Eggcrates

Vertical louvers (correct)

Horizontal louvers

Awnings

Which surfaces are more effective for reflecting and distributing daylight in a space according to the text?

Ceiling and back wall Signup and view all the answers

What should a building's long face ideally face to take advantage of the sun's benefits?

South Signup and view all the answers

Which type of shading devices are more efficient in blocking solar radiation?

Exterior shading devices Signup and view all the answers

How does the material's reflectivity influence its ability to shield against solar radiation?

Light colors and shiny surfaces reflect more radiation Signup and view all the answers

Why are east and west exposures generally warmer in summer and cooler in winter compared to southern exposures?

Due to the lower angle of the sun in east and west directions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of solar shading device is most effective for eastern or western exposures?

Vertical Louvers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of horizontal slanted louvers in solar shading devices?

Provide protection based on sun's altitude range Signup and view all the answers

Which type of solar shading device combines the characteristics of horizontal and vertical louvers?

Eggcrates Signup and view all the answers

What can blinds and drapes provide in terms of radiation reduction based on reflectivity?

Up to 50% Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental factor plays a role in determining the effectiveness of trees as a solar shading device?

Proximity, Height, and Orientation Signup and view all the answers

In passive solar design, what does 'nonmechanical means' refer to?

Using sunlight for heating without mechanical systems Signup and view all the answers

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