Low Cost Performance Evaluation of Passive Solar Buildings

This report has been written in an effort to define the equipment necessary for low-level performance evaluation of passive solar buildings. Numerous assumptions were necessary regarding the needs for data, the definitions and use of performance factors, and the organization of a performance evaluation program. These issues are not the intended focus of this report; however, it is necessary todiscuss them at length and make assumptions regarding them because there is no national plan for performance evaluation of passive solar buildings at this time. It is hoped that this report, together with the current efforts of others on related topics, will assist in developing such a comprehensive plan.