Solar Orientation

Konzo, Seichi; Shick, Wayne L.

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Title

Solar Orientation

Author(s)

• Konzo, Seichi
• Shick, Wayne L.

Contributor(s)

• Zagorski, Joan R.
• Sadowski, John B.

Issue Date

1977

Keyword(s)

• Buildings
• Solar Cooling
• Solar Heating

Abstract

"An introduction to solar orientation can be no more than a discussion of the physical principles underlying the subject. A few """"solar houses"""" have been built, with apparently satisfactory results. The University of Illinois has not as yet investigated heating problems in houses of this type. Several points should be noted: A. Solar orientation may be applied to any kind of architectural design, but is best achieved in non-traditional types which permit the use of large glass areas, or groups of windows. B. """"Glass areas"""" may be achieved, at varying costs, with ordinary windows, plate glass, or structural glass. Improvements in the manufactureof glass offer many possibilities of design. C. A """"solar house"""" is not a """"glass house,"""" but is one in which glass areas are carefully placed, and protected from summer sun and winter storms. D. The professional advice of an architect is desirable in planning for solar orientation. An unskilled planner can make serious mistakes by using large glass areas in a manner which results in excessive heat loss. glare, or lack of privacy."

Publisher

Small Homes Council-Building Research Council. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Series/Report Name or Number

• Circular Series Index No. C3.2
• Council Notes Vol. 02, No. 02 Fall 1977

Type of Resource

• text
• image

Language

en

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