Sunspaces as passive design elements for energy efficient and environmentally sustainable housing
2018
Vukadinović, Ana | Radosavljević, Jasmina | Đorđević, Amelija | Vasović, Dejan | Janaćković, Goran
Building design and construction consumes nearly 40% of primary energy. Environmental issues, such as higher atmospheric CO2 concentrations due to combustion of fossil fuels used for energy production, necessitate increased use of renewable energy sources in buildings. Solar energy is used in building design and construction through active and passive systems. This paper highlights the advantages of exploiting solar energy passively, using passive sunspace systems, which is one way to reduce energy consumption in residential buildings, but only with a thorough knowledge of passive sunspace systems. The paper defines the typology of passive sunspace systems and provides an overview of basic types including their advantages and disadvantages. The presented typology pertains to the functioning of passive sunspace systems, mechanisms of heat accumulation and transfer, and their position and shape.
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