Solar realities
Language: English Series: Building Services ; 8 (11) November 1986 32-33(2)Publication details: 1986Subject(s): Summary: Describes the use of passive solar energy in building design, by looking at the three key areas of shelter and orientation, thermal mass and ventilation. Explains the advantages and disadvantages of each. Goes on to note the requirements for an energy conserving atrium . Reviews an idea for the future whereby cladding systems could be incorporated with passive solar energy heating components and includes a section on solar collection which is best done in an evacuated space. Heat can then be transmitted by heat pipes. Explains how a product by Thermomax works. Thermomax is one of the companies producing high technology evacuated solar collector tubes .| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS37083 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 2199-1001 |
Describes the use of passive solar energy in building design, by looking at the three key areas of shelter and orientation, thermal mass and ventilation. Explains the advantages and disadvantages of each. Goes on to note the requirements for an energy conserving atrium . Reviews an idea for the future whereby cladding systems could be incorporated with passive solar energy heating components and includes a section on solar collection which is best done in an evacuated space. Heat can then be transmitted by heat pipes. Explains how a product by Thermomax works. Thermomax is one of the companies producing high technology evacuated solar collector tubes .