Passive Solar Window Design in Heating-Dominated Climates

In heating-dominated climates, major glazing areas should generally face south to collect solar heat during the winter when the sun is low in the sky. In the summer, when the sun is high overhead, overhangs or other shading devices (e.g., awnings) prevent excessive heat gain.
To be effective, south-facing windows usually must have a solar heat [...]

Passive Solar Window Design

Windows are an important element in passive solar home designs, which can reduce heating, cooling, and lighting needs in a house.
Passive solar design strategies vary by building location and regional climate. The basic techniques involving windows remain the same—select, orient, and size glass to control solar heat gain along with different glazings usually selected for [...]

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