Window Orientation and Shading Author(s) Florida Solar Energy Center Organization(s) FSEC Publication Date October, 2022 Description Web article providing information on how to reduce solar gains through windows.
Preview Image Karuna Passive House Exterior Shading System Pt 1 Publication Date May, 2013 Description Video describing the exterior shading system in a passive house. This video is part of a two-video series by Hammer and Hand.
Preview Image Karuna Passive House Exterior Shading System Pt 2 Publication Date May, 2013 Description Video describing the exterior shading system in a passive house. This video is part of a two-video series by Hammer and Hand.
Sun Control and Shading Devices Author(s) Prowler Don, Bourg Joseph Organization(s) Whole Building Design Guide Publication Date August, 2016 Description Article providing fundamental information and recommendations for shading windows for energy savings.
ASES March Webinar: Uncoupling Solar Light and Heat in Passive Solar Design Author(s) American Solar Energy Society Organization(s) ASES Publication Date March, 2022 Description Presentation from American Solar Energy Society on using spectrally selective window technology for passive solar design.
Adding Automated Shading to the High Performance Toolkit: HVAC, Health & Wellness, and High Tech Author(s) Katie Cort, Shannon Christie Organization(s) PNNL, Attachments Energy Rating Council, EEBA Description Webinar from Katie Cort and Shannon Christie on automated window shading and its applications for energy efficiency and demand response, leading to a discussion on integration for complete smart homes. Free EEBA login required.
Passive and Low-Energy Cooling Description Guide describing various ways of implementing passive and low-energy cooling techniques for a house.
Impacts of Shading and Glazing Combinations on Residential Energy Use in a Hot Dry Climate Author(s) Farrar-Nagy Sara, Anderson Ren, Hancock C E, Reeves Paul Organization(s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory, NREL, Partnership for Resource Conservation, U.S. Department of Energy, DOE Publication Date July, 2000 Description Study evaluating opportunities for reducing cooling energy use in a hot dry climate through the use of shading and window options.
Passive Solar Design Principles Publication Date October, 2013 Author(s) Master Builders Victoria Organization(s) Master Builders Victoria Description Video from Master Builders Victoria on passive solar design principles for home construction.
Solar Radiation Data Manual for Buildings Author(s) Marion William, Wilcox Stephen Organization(s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory, NREL Description Document providing incident solar radiation data and window overhang sizing guidance for multiple locations across the U.S.