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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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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