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What natural heat transfer processes are relied upon in passive solar design?
What natural heat transfer processes are relied upon in passive solar design?
Which type of windows let in soft, diffuse skylight according to the text?
Which type of windows let in soft, diffuse skylight according to the text?
What is the recommended shading device for East and West-facing windows to avoid excessive sunlight?
What is the recommended shading device for East and West-facing windows to avoid excessive sunlight?
Which surfaces are more effective for reflecting and distributing daylight in a space according to the text?
Which surfaces are more effective for reflecting and distributing daylight in a space according to the text?
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What should a building's long face ideally face to take advantage of the sun's benefits?
What should a building's long face ideally face to take advantage of the sun's benefits?
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Which type of shading devices are more efficient in blocking solar radiation?
Which type of shading devices are more efficient in blocking solar radiation?
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How does the material's reflectivity influence its ability to shield against solar radiation?
How does the material's reflectivity influence its ability to shield against solar radiation?
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Why are east and west exposures generally warmer in summer and cooler in winter compared to southern exposures?
Why are east and west exposures generally warmer in summer and cooler in winter compared to southern exposures?
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Which type of solar shading device is most effective for eastern or western exposures?
Which type of solar shading device is most effective for eastern or western exposures?
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What is the main purpose of horizontal slanted louvers in solar shading devices?
What is the main purpose of horizontal slanted louvers in solar shading devices?
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Which type of solar shading device combines the characteristics of horizontal and vertical louvers?
Which type of solar shading device combines the characteristics of horizontal and vertical louvers?
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What can blinds and drapes provide in terms of radiation reduction based on reflectivity?
What can blinds and drapes provide in terms of radiation reduction based on reflectivity?
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Which environmental factor plays a role in determining the effectiveness of trees as a solar shading device?
Which environmental factor plays a role in determining the effectiveness of trees as a solar shading device?
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In passive solar design, what does 'nonmechanical means' refer to?
In passive solar design, what does 'nonmechanical means' refer to?
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