passive solar design
Passive solar design refers to a sustainable architectural approach that harnesses the natural energy from the sun by strategically orienting and designing a building to maximize sunlight absorption and heat retention, reducing the need for supplemental heating or cooling systems.
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Related Concepts (21)
- alternative energy sources for heating and cooling
- building materials
- climate control
- daylighting
- energy efficiency
- glazing
- heat transfer
- insulation
- natural ventilation
- orientation
- overhangs
- solar energy
- solar exposure
- solar heat gain
- solar power
- solar radiation
- solar shading
- sunlight
- sustainable architecture
- thermal mass
- window placement
Similar Concepts
- green building design
- green building design and construction
- green building design and practices
- passive design
- passive solar architecture
- solar design
- solar energy conversion
- solar energy efficiency
- solar energy systems
- solar panel installation
- solar power system
- solar power systems
- solar pv development
- solar thermal systems
- solar water heating