Solar Design in the Application of the City Planning

Xia Wang (), Ze-Song Wei and Xiaolong Pang
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Xia Wang: Zheng Zhou University
Ze-Song Wei: Beijing Jiaotong University
Xiaolong Pang: Zheng zhou University Multi-functional Design and Research Academy

Chapter Chapter 121 in LTLGB 2012, 2013, pp 905-911 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This paper reviews the experience and wisdom of using sunlight in city from ancient to modern times. Then, it addresses the concept of solar envelope and its relationship with architectural form, winter and summer sunshine, maximum plot ratio and street orientation. It’s imperative for city planners and constructors to identify the importance of transferring from solar oriented buildings to solar directed cities, and apply the concerning theory and method to determine road orientation, width, street block location and architect shape in the process of city planning.

Keywords: Sunlight; Solar envelope; Urban planning (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-34651-4_121

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