The basic function of the ceiling is to transfer the load to the walls, and through them on the foundations of the building. Ceilings carry their own weight, payloads and partition wall loads. … read on
THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE – Tangible heat magazines
Tangible heat magazines. This type of thermal energy storage is still the most common. The heat is stored in materials with a high heat capacity, which is related to their specific mass and … read on
South wall of the passive building
The southern wall undergoes the greatest changes in houses using passive systems to obtain thermal energy. All elements of the building structure located on the south side, are shaped in such a way, in addition to traditional functions … read on
STORAGE OF HEAT ENERGY FOR SINGLE-FAMILY CONSTRUCTION
The problem of thermal energy storage is as important as the problem of solar radiation absorption. Globally, the amount of solar energy falling on the surface of a single-family house during the year is sufficient to meet the related needs … read on
The walls: Eastern, west and north of the passive building
All external elements of the usable housing of the passive building volume still perform the same functions as in traditional houses, but their role has been extended to new tasks resulting from the need to obtain energy … read on
Tiles for the stove
Tiles covering the stove are an important decorative factor. Therefore, particularly high demands are placed on them.. Like everywhere, yes and here you can not discuss the taste, but the quality of the material … read on
Protection of the building against prevailing winds
Protecting the building against prevailing winds also reduces heat loss, sometimes even 10%. This can be done in many ways: Vegetation, permanent partitions, shape of buildings, or the right terrain.
Conifers … read on
Characteristics of heat sources
It is customary to consider such a conventional heat source, in which fossil fuels are burned, such as coal, fuel oil or natural or liquid gas. They process the chemical energy contained in … read on
The demand for thermal energy depends on the place and type of building
Houses that use solar radiation for heating purposes are also energy-saving buildings, therefore, the analysis of the impact of passive systems carried out in this chapter will also relate to energy-efficient ways of building and … read on
Changes to the internal elements of the building structure
For passive systems, "heavy" and "light heavy" building methods are preferred, because such buildings heat up slower, they keep heat longer without large temperature fluctuations and there is no overheating in them, thanks … read on