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Passive Solar Design: Reduction Of Building Consumption, Jacee Hammons

Student Research Symposium

This research covers the basics of passive solar design and how it increases energy efficiency. Buildings consume 40% of the total energy use worldwide, and it could easily increase if no energy efficient matters are taken. Passive solar design is an affordable way to help buildings be more energy efficient and harness the energy of the sun. Building design is more important to energy efficiency than technology in the buildings, and this is critical to think about in the design phase. Passive solar design is able to increase daylighting, heating, and also passive ventilation and cooling. Green roofs are also …