A passive solar design takes full advantage of the sun’s energy by storing the heat during days and using it at nights to make the internal space more comfortable. The construction of passive solar houses requires solar heating and cooling ...
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How does Passive Solar Cooling Work?
Passive solar cooling is one of the two design approaches of passive solar design. It means the utilization of design choices and materials to decrease heat gain and increase heat loss. The purpose of passive solar cooling is to dissipate ...
How to Plan Rooms in Passive Solar Building?
The layout of rooms in a passive solar building is important because an intelligent arrangement can reduce energy consumption and increase comfortability. The layout of different spaces in a house relies on their utilization in each season and at various ...
How Does a Passive Solar Heating System Work?
Passive solar heating is the process of using a certain building system to regulate internal temperature carefully and benefit from the sun’s heat energy. So, the purpose of a passive solar heating system is to store the sun’s heat energy ...
South-facing Glass in Passive Solar Building: How to Determine its Optimum Size
South-facing glass is a vital element of a passive solar building. It allows the sun’s energy into the living space during the winter season. The admitted heat energy is absorbed and stored by thermal mass, then dispersed during nighttime to ...
How to Plan a Building Site for Solar Access?
Planning a building site for solar access is essential for implementing a successful passive solar design. The objective is to make sure a building has good unobstructed access to the sun during the winter season. The importance of site planning ...
Demolition or Refurbishment: What are the Factors Controlling Decision-Making?
The decision to demolish or refurbish a specific building is not a simple task. It requires a trade-off between various objectives and values. The decision is controlled by several factors such as environmental and economic benefits, risk assessment, waste management, ...
Cleaning a Smelly Drain: DIY vs. Calling the Experts
It often happens that you notice a foul smell coming from the drains; this can be from the bathroom, sink, or gutter. It is not normal for your bathroom or kitchen sinks to smell strange. This is also not something ...