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Definitions
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Solar architecture: An evolving art-technology
Passive solar architecture: An integrated approach
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Section 1: Load Determinants & Responses
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Worldwide biomes & climates
Thermal sources & thermal sinks
Passive responses to sources & sinks
Classic passive systems
Heating & cooling potential
Optimizing thermal mass & insulation
Building metabolism & response
Common terms, units & conversion factors
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Section 2: Contextual Aspects
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Introduction to contextual aspects
Micro-climate
Site selection
Comfort parameters & passive strategies
Radiation effects on a building
Radiation effects in a building
Radiative properties of building materials
Control of radiation
Programming
Planning for passive solar architecture
Cultural context
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Section 3: Passive Components
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Introduction to passive components
Building envelope
Thermal mass
Apertures
Glazing
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Section 4: Design Tools
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Introduction to design tools
Sun-earth relationship (sun-path diagrams)
Sun-building relationship (sun-peg diagrams)
Air-flow relationships
Simulation modeling
Economics: Life cycle cost
Economics: Life cycle design
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Section 5: Specific Functions
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Introduction to specific functions
Passive heating
Passive cooling & ventilation
Natural lighting
Sources of daylight
Nature of daylighting
Planning for daylighting
Side-lighting
Top-lighting
Water heating
Resource production & issues besides energy
Rainwater harvesting
Waste systems
Graywater systems
Green roofs
Wildlife protection
Integrated design
Aesthetics
Summary
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References
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Cited references & resources by topic
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