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In passive solar building design, windows, walls, and floors are made to collect, store, reflect, and distribute solar energy, in the form of heat in the winter and reject solar heat in the summer. This is called passive solar design because, unlike active solar heating systems, it does not involve the use of mechanical and electrical devices. The key to designing a passive solar building is to best take advantage of the local climate performing an accurate site analysis. Elements to be considered include window placement and size, and glazing type, thermal insulation, thermal mass, and shading. Passive solar design techniques can be applied most easily to new buildings, but existing buildings can be adapted or "retrofitted".
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Passive solar technologies use sunlight without active mechanical systems (as contrasted to active solar, which uses thermal collectors). Such technologies convert sunlight into usable heat (in water, air, and thermal mass), cause air-movement.
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Passive Solar Building Design
- In passive solar building design, windows, walls, and floors are designed to collect, store, reflect, and distribute solar energy in the form of heat in winter and reject solar heat in summer.
Key Features of Passive Solar Design
- Does not involve the use of mechanical and electrical devices
- Involves careful consideration of local climate and site analysis
Design Elements
- Window placement and size
- Glazing type
- Thermal insulation
- Thermal mass
- Shading
Applicability of Passive Solar Design
- Can be applied to new buildings
- Existing buildings can be adapted or "retrofitted" with passive solar design techniques
Passive Energy Gain
- Uses sunlight without active mechanical systems
- Converts sunlight into usable heat (in water, air, and thermal mass)
- Causes air movement
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Test your knowledge of passive solar building design with this quiz! Explore the principles of utilizing windows, walls, and floors to maximize solar energy for heating and cooling. Challenge yourself to understand the key concepts behind passive solar design and its sustainable benefits.
