An Intro to Passive Solar Design for Buildings

Course Description:

This course is an introduction to passive solar technology to heat buildings.  It will tell you about the basic passive systems and climate considerations you need to know about.  You will gain knowledge about guidelines for schematic design of passive solar buildings.  You will learn the foundation you need to move forward with passive solar design as an integral part of your building design skills.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the direct gain heating
• Know the sunspaces
• Understand the climatic considerations