Abstract
The authors' observations of a tradition of passive solar architecture in northern China are described. Tendencies for modern buildings to depart from this tradition are noted. Major passive solar research programs are discussed and experimental buildings are illustrated. It is concluded that the Chinese could realize a major advantage by combining their strong tradition of passive solararchitecture with modern insulation methods and improved glazing systems.
| Original language | American English |
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| Number of pages | 7 |
| State | Published - 1986 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/TP-250-2934
Keywords
- architecture
- building technologies
- passive solar design