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Learning Opportunities Programs, Workshops, Classes, Newsletters, Resources, and Events Passive Solar Design For Missouri Homes |
Program Description:
Passive solar design refers to the use of the sun's energy for
the heating and cooling of homes. In this approach, the building
itself or some element of it takes advantage of natural energy characteristics
in materials and air created by exposure to the sun. Passive systems
are simple, have few moving parts, and require minimal maintenance
and require no mechanical systems. This workshop will discuss basic
design rules that can be used in Missouri homes. Detailed schematics
will be discussed with homeowners in breakout sessions.
Target Audience:
Any homeowner in interested living comfortably in a naturally
designed home.
Outcomes/Anticipated Outcomes:
Homeowners will gain knowledge of how they can adopt passive
strategies in their existing homes. Homeowners that are building
new homes will leave with information for designing their new home
to harness the sun for their particular site.
Contact Person(s):
Barbara Buffaloe, LEED AP
Housing and Environmental Design Associate Specialist
buffaloeb@missouri.edu
573-882-6289
Michael Goldschmidt, AIA CSI,
Resident Instruction Assistant Professor & State Specialist
goldschmidtm@missouri.edu
573-884-0905
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Last update: Friday, May 15, 2009
