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Peer reviewedLindsay, Richard H. – Physics Teacher, 1983
Describes student projects on applications of solar energy optics to home design. Project criterion (requiring sketches and detailed calculations of time rate of energy flow/production) is that half the heat for the heating season be taken from the solar resource; calculations must be based on meteorological data for a specific location. (JM)
Descriptors: Building Design, Climate, Climate Control, College Science
Download full textRushton, Erik; Ryan, Emily; Swift, Charles – 2001
This activity provides arenas in which students can brainstorm and discuss the different types of materials used to build houses in various climates. Small models of houses are built and tested against different climates. This activity requires a 75-minute time period for completion. (Author/SOE)
Descriptors: Building Design, Climate, Creative Activities, Critical Thinking
Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. – 2002
The U.S. Department of Energy's EnergySmart Schools provides school boards, administrators, and design staff with guidance to help them make informed decisions about energy and environmental issues important to school systems and communities. The design guidelines presented in this document outline high performance principles for the new or…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Climate, Design Requirements
National Renewable Energy Lab. (DOE), Golden, CO. – 2002
The U.S. Department of Energy's EnergySmart Schools provides school boards, administrators, and design staff with guidance to help them make informed decisions about energy and environmental issues important to school systems and communities. The design guidelines presented in this document outline high performance principles for the new or…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Climate, Design Requirements
National Renewable Energy Lab. (DOE), Golden, CO. – 2002
The U.S. Department of Energy's EnergySmart Schools provides school boards, administrators, and design staff with guidance to help them make informed decisions about energy and environmental issues important to school systems and communities. The design guidelines presented in this document outline high performance principles for the new or…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Climate, Design Requirements
National Renewable Energy Lab. (DOE), Golden, CO. – 2002
The U.S. Department of Energy's EnergySmart Schools provides school boards, administrators, and design staff with guidance to help them make informed decisions about energy and environmental issues important to school systems and communities. The design guidelines presented in this document outline high performance principles for the new or…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Climate, Design Requirements
Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. – 2002
The U.S. Department of Energy's EnergySmart Schools provides school boards, administrators, and design staff with guidance to help them make informed decisions about energy and environmental issues important to school systems and communities. The design guidelines presented in this document outline high performance principles for the new or…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Climate, Design Requirements
National Renewable Energy Lab. (DOE), Golden, CO. – 2002
The U.S. Department of Energy's EnergySmart Schools provides school boards, administrators, and design staff with guidance to help them make informed decisions about energy and environmental issues important to school systems and communities. The design guidelines presented in this document outline high performance principles for the new or…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Climate, Design Requirements
