Architectural integration and design of solar thermal systems

Although solar thermal systems are technologically mature and cost effective,they have not yet been sufficiently used in building design to play an adequate role in the reduction of fossil fuel consumption. One main hindrance to adoption is the generally low architectural design quality of the building integration of these thermal systems. Starting from a definition of architectural integration quality and related criteria, this book is intended to help both architects and manufacturers improve their design work. INDICE: Preface 1. Introduction 1.1 Solar Thermal in Building 1.2 Solar Thermal Technologies 1.3 Energy Production, Solar Fraction and System Sizing Issues 1.4 The Interest of Facade Applications 2. Architectural Integration Quality 2.1 Functional Aspects: "UTILITAS" 2.2 Constructive Aspects: "FIRMITAS" 2.3Formal Aspects: "VENUSTAS" 3. Architectural Integration Requirements 3.1 Field(s) Positioning and Dimensioning 3.2 Collector Material and Surface Texture; Absorber Colour 3.3 Shape and Size of the Modules 3.4 Type of Jointing 3.5 Examples of Good Integration 4. "Integrability" of Existing Products 4.1 Limits of Standard Products 4.2 Improved Market Products 5. Development Methodology for Novel Solar Thermal Systems 5.1 Collector as Part of Multifunctional Envelope Systems 5.2 Building Integration Requirements: "UTILITAS", "FIRMITAS", "VENUSTAS" 5.3 Market Trends /Users Preferences 5.4 Production Feasibility and Eco-impact 6. Developed Systems 6.1. Unglazed Facade System - SOLABS 6.2 Coloured Glazing for Active Facades 6.3 Considerations 7. Postface 7.1 Introduction 7.2Significant Formal Characteristics of Collectors 7.3 Energy Transport and Storage 7.4 Operating Constraints 7.5 Conclusions.

• ISBN: 978-0-415-66791-3
• Editorial: EPFL Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 171
• Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés