Report Number

FSEC-DN-1

URL

http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-DN-1.pdf

Keywords

Roofs; Buildings, Passive design; Roof overhangs; Solar radiation; Building cooling; Seasonal sun path; South-facing windows

Abstract

A major source of heat in buildings is direct solar radiation through windows--welcome in cold weather, but a problem in hot weather. Since Florida has such a lengthy cooling season, it is most important to protect windows from the sun; however, there are times between November and March when some heat is needed. Fortunately, the change in the sun's path from summer to winter is such that a properly designed roof overhang can protect south-facing windows from the high summer sun, yet allow the lower winter sun to come in.

Date Published

4-6-1980

Identifiers

1678

Subjects

Solar radiation; Buildings--Thermal properties; Architectural design; Sun-baths; Seasons; Windows

Local Subjects

Buildings - Roofs

Format

application/pdf

Creator (Linked Data)

Fairey, Philip W. [LC]

Collection

FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection

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