ADOB1113 — Passive Solar Adobe Design
[Previously as: ADOB 113] The integration of passive solar heating systems into the design of adobe homes. Topics include direct gain systems, Trombe Wall (indirect gain) systems and greenhouses/sunspaces. Students will learn the advantages and disadvantages of each system in order to choose among them for use in different parts of a house or commercial structure. Students will calculate the proper sizing of systems as well as auxiliary back-up systems. Graded: Letter Grade. all. Two