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This paper demonstrates a new method for optimizing glass areas, shading and orientation for housing. The method applies to any climate and building use where it is a reasonable first assumption that preventing the entry of solar radiation through glass in summer is of roughly equal importance to admitting solar radiation through glass in winter. Seasonal solar scores (SSS's) are used to assess the effectiveness of glass of different shading and orientation in achieving this seasonal balance; they allow designers to assess at a glance the effectiveness of many shading devices at many orientations. Weighted SSS's are then demonstrated; they are used for assessing whole houses, or rooms or zones in houses. The method is demonstrated for Adelaide (35°S, 139°E).
This paper demonstrates a new method for optimizing glass areas, shading and orientation for housing. The method applies to any climate and building use where it is a reasonable first assumption that preventing the entry of solar radiation through glass in summer is of roughly equal importance to admitting solar radiation through glass in winter. Seasonal solar scores (SSS's) are used to assess the effectiveness of glass of different shading and orientation in achieving this seasonal balance; they allow designers to assess at a glance the effectiveness of many shading devices at many orientations. Weighted SSS's are then demonstrated; they are used for assessing whole houses, or rooms or zones in houses. The method is demonstrated for Adelaide (35°S, 139°E).
Seasonal Solar Scores
Coldicutt, S. (author)
Architectural Science Review ; 31 ; 43-52
1988-06-01
10 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
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