Analyzing passive solar strategies in the case of high-rise building

Pooya Lotfabadi

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2015, vol. 52, issue C, 1340-1353

Abstract: Nowadays, societies are not able to live without energy. After 1970׳s energy crises, energy has become a more serious issue and environmental protection is one of the most important considerations in countries׳ sustainable development. Different types of energies such as thermal, electricity and so on are used in people׳s daily lives. Many of these energy types are derived from sedimentary sources like oil, gas and coal, which are not interminable. So, one of the fundamental challenges of today׳s world is seeking renewable energy alternatives such as solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal and so on, to replace the fossil fuels. This attempt should be done in all sections like transportation, industry, buildings and etc. Building section is one of the greatest energy consumer sectors. In this sector, high-rise buildings with their vast facades have a great potential to consume sustainable energies. For instance they can easily gain solar radiations. Thus, here, the emphasis has been put on the practices and attempts done to take advantages of solar radiation as an energy source in high-rise buildings.

Keywords: High-rise buildings; Renewable energies; Passive solar strategies; Frankfurt Commerzbank (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2015.07.189

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