Abstract
This chapter summarizes the main solar principles to allow capture and utilization of solar energy in buildings. A brief historical view of solar energy application is first presented, followed by a brief outline of solar energy utilization in the built environment. The chapter highlights the difference between passive and active solar design, and focuses on passive solar design principles and main applications. Utilization of passive solar energy in buildings, summarized in this chapter, includes passive heating and cooling, and daylighting. This chapter highlights the general role of building design in capturing and utilization of passive solar energy.
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