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Passive Solar Projects

Abstract

Experience has proven these techniques and approaches for heating, cooling, ventilation, and daylighting. Here are a few examples.

Keywords

Passive solar heating and cooling, solar orientation, solar control, ventilation, thermal mass, water wall, super-insulation, straw bale buidling, microclimate, comfort, daylighting, performance

Papers

Bainbridge, D. A. 2015. Passive solar home 1984-2015. Bishop, CA. 12 p.

Bainbridge, D. A. 2014. Synagogue's passive solar design dramatically cuts annual energy use. Note. More info from Haggard, K., P.

Bainbridge, D. A. 1982. Solar Home of the Month. Passive solar heating and cooling with a water wall. Northern California Sun 8(5):4.

Bainbridge, D. A. 1984. Simple but effective sunspace water wall retrofit. Berkeley.

Bainbridge, D. A. 1983. Sunspace remodel. Berkeley.

Bainbridge, D. A. 1982. Solar Home of the Month. Passive solar heating and cooling with a water wall. Northern California Sun 8(5):4.

Bainbridge, D. A. 1980 A passive solar doctor’s office. pictures.

Bainbridge, D. A. 1980. A passive solar doctor's office. pp. 933-935. 5th Passive Solar Conference Proceedings, Newark, DE.

Bainbridge, D. A. 1982. Super-insulated home uses passive solar. Solar Utilization News. 6(11):5.

Hammond, J., S. Van der Ryn, L.W. Neubauer, D. A. Bainbridge, et al. 1976. New State Office Building, Site 1. Office of the State Architect, Sacramento, CA 165 p.

Bainbridge, D. A. 1975. Jon Hammond: another quiet solar pioneer. Mother Earth News. (Nov.) #36:120-125.  see also Jon’s ZeroNet architectural office today. ZENZNE Office. Solar Today. 2017. Spring. 27-31.

Hammond, J., D. A. Bainbridge, et al. 1977. The Davis Energy Conservation Report: Practical Use of the Sun. Living Systems, Winters, CA. 

Bainbridge, D. A. 1980. Solar apartments here and now. Winds of Change. 2(1):1,3

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