The technical options for installing solar energy systems on modern buildings

Abstract

Solar power is almost a good idea for home owners interested in saving money on electricity costs and supporting a healthier environment. But there’s no denying that some homes are more well suited to solar power systems than others. Your sun exposure, roof, climate, even state policies can influence how well you’ll do with a residential solar power system.It is true that the initial cost might be a bit heavy, but it makes more economic sense in the long run. This is a onetime expenditure that serves cost free for the next thirty years or so. And about its effectiveness, people should feel comfortable that the technology itself has been proven, as a reliable and clean energy source.This article introduces the methodology and the results of an integrated design approach to optimize both structural system and building energy performance through architectural design process. The book titled Intelligent Design using Solar-Climatic Vision, introduced a number of practical and effective design approaches towards the creation of energy-efficient building façades as well as comfortable urban environments. Applying solar-climatic vision, especially during the procedure of optimizing tall structural systems, can develop sustainable frameworks that maximize thermal comfort while minimizing waste of resources.