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Introduction to Passive Solar
Design
What is passive solar design?
Passive solar design is a building method that takes advantage of the sun’s energy for heating, cooling, and illuminating spaces. It requires only minimal, if any, maintenance, is very aesthetically pleasing and lowers energy costs.
(Please note – this class does not address active solar systems – solar electric (photovoltaic) or hot water (solar thermal) systems.)
What topics will be covered in the class?
- Determining an appropriate site location based on climate/environmental factors
- Choosing house orientation
- Determining window placement and style
- Methods of insulating the home to naturally regulate heat/cooling
- Making use of overhangs and shade
- Taking advantage of natural heating using sun’s rays
- How to optimally use thermal mass
- Placing rooms within the house to optimize use of outdoor passive solar elements
- Smartly landscaping the grounds around the house for further temperature regulation
- High efficiency back-up heating systems
Benefits of Passive Solar Design:
- Healthier indoor air quality
- Lower energy bills and increased freedom from utilities
- Low maintenance and reduced operating costs and repairs
- Higher house resale value
- Sunny interiors and open floor plans
Who should attend?
- Architects & designers
- Potential homebuyers
- Contractors
- Builders
- Landscape architects
- HVAC specialists
- Real estate agents
- Students
- General Interest
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Time:
6:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Check-In
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Introduction to Passive Solar Design
Location:
Green Building Institute
@ The Enviro-Center
7761 Waterloo Road (Rte. 175)
Jessup, MD 20794
Instructor: Jeff Gilbert
Registration:
$30 - Green Building Institute Member*
$42 - Non-member (before January 27, 2008)
$45 - Non-member (after January 27, 2008)
$77 - Individual Membership and class
Students (High School or Undergrad)
$17 - Student Member*
$20 - Student (Non-Member)
$40 - Student Membership & seminar (package)
*Annual dues paying member
Class size: Min 10 participants, Max 40 participants
Registration:
By mail: Please complete the
registration form or print this page and mail it with payment to Green Building Institute.
Online: Register online
Cancellation Policy and Refund/Credits:
- All cancellations for a refund (minus 4.75% processing fee) or credit towards
a future class must be made at least 7 days prior to the
class date.
- You may re-schedule based on availability.
- No refund/credit will be issued if you cancel a class you have re-scheduled.
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