Utilizing integrated solar systems and renewable energy sources has the potential to not only decrease the CO2 emissions of buildings but also provide access to more affordable energy alternatives compared to fossil fuels, especially considering the recent rise in prices. Nevertheless, many designers and project decision makers are hesitant to embrace …
Thereby, as few studies have been done by architects such as Ken Yeang on the amount of energy consumed in high-rise buildings, the author attempts to make viewpoints of some architects, construction builders and also users more clear about the influences of using passive solar strategies and active solar technologies on tall buildings.
If we go with a traditional solar installation, it takes up the entire rooftop space and only gives us a height of 500mm above the ground (it is for cleaning purposes to remove dust and debris). If we choose an elevated design, we will have a clearing distance of 2000 mm (depending on the consumer’s needs) from the ground level.
Each day we become more aware of the importance of responsibly managing natural resources and understanding the environmental factors involved in designing a project. Solar energy is one of the most commonly employed strategies in residential architecture, both active and passive.
Therefore, by considering the use of solar passive strategies and active technologies as an alternative in high-rise buildings, this study tries to fill some of the current gaps as much as possible and its proposed fundamental message is changing architects’ and construction builders’ view in dealing with the subject. 1.1. Research methodology
In addition, the solar potential simulations also showed that for 11-floor residential high-rises with side balconies, the total annual solar energy potentials on facades were 3.3–4.8 times of the solar potential on roof areas (with 950 kWh/m 2 year for solar radiation on roof area).
Elevated solar panel installation not only saves money on electricity costs but also improves the building’s environmental credentials. This aids in the certification process for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Should we go for an elevated design structure?
Utilizing integrated solar systems and renewable energy sources has the potential to not only decrease the CO2 emissions of buildings but also provide access to more affordable energy alternatives compared to fossil fuels, especially considering the recent rise in prices. Nevertheless, many designers and project decision makers are hesitant to embrace …
The results show the best shapes for high-rise buildings are circle and square, to ensure the best BIPV system efficiency. The BIPV should be located on the roof and the ''U'' type podium...
Including sustainable strategies in architectural projects is a necessity. Check out different ways of adding solar panels to residential projects.
Improved solar output: Choosing an elevated structure allows for a nearly 20% …
This study reviews the recent literature about the solar passive strategies and active technologies in high-rise buildings. It illustrates the effectiveness of benefiting solar energy. It introduces solar energy as a substitute source of energy in high-rise buildings.
These strategies can be applied and adapted to high-rise buildings by using direct solar gain, indirect solar gain, isolated solar gain, thermal storage mass and passive cooling systems. On the other hand, considering active solar technologies can also add extra potential …
Solar power plants have a number of advantages: saving fuel and energy resources; low …
This study reviews the recent literature about the solar passive strategies and …
There is an urgent need for systematic architectural studies to promote FIPV …
Energy consumption in existing buildings accounts for about 40% of global energy use, which has exceeded the demand of the manufacturing and transportation sectors [1] ina is the world''s largest energy consumer in general, as well as the second largest for all buildings and the largest for residential buildings globally [2].The existing building stocks in …
Solar panels with photovoltaic cells turn sunlight into electricity. Then, solar inverters change this into alternating current (AC), useful for homes and common areas. A bi-directional meter helps manage energy use and send extra power back to the grid. Let''s look at some key statistics about solar energy in India: India''s solar power capacity hit 81.813 GWAC …
The results show the best shapes for high-rise buildings are circle and square, to ensure the best BIPV system efficiency. The BIPV should be …
There are several notable green building standards available, such as the International Code Council''s 2012 International Green Construction Code (IgCC), ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1–2011 (ASHRAE 189.1) for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, ICC 700-2012 National …
Including sustainable strategies in architectural projects is a necessity. Check out different ways of adding solar panels to residential projects.
ready, solar renewable energy systems can quickly and easily be integrated into their house with minimal retrofit installation costs. The RERH specifications and checklists take a builder and a project design team through the steps of assessing a home''s solar resource potential and defining the minimum structural and system components
These strategies can be applied and adapted to high-rise buildings by using direct solar gain, indirect solar gain, isolated solar gain, thermal storage mass and passive cooling systems. On the other hand, considering active solar technologies can also add extra potential by providing part of the building necessary energy demands. Although this ...
ready, solar renewable energy systems can quickly and easily be integrated into their house …
Solar power plants have a number of advantages: saving fuel and energy resources; low operating costs; simplicity of design and reliability in work; minimal maintenance; durability; complete safety.
Here, the overall objective striven for is to introduce solar energy as a permanent renewable source in order to reduce energy consumption and building initial investment.
For PV panels, the best height is 0.618 m, the optimum tilt angle and array spacing is 30 and 1.214 m, respec-tively. The best orientation is southward followed by southeast, southwest and with...
One way that this problem is being addressed is through solar panels on the roof of newer structures. Most of us think of this as a solution primarily applicable to smaller residential buildings, and to new construction. However, the solar option is increasingly feasible for high rise residential and commercial buildings. Let''s look at the ...
For PV panels, the best height is 0.618 m, the optimum tilt angle and array spacing is 30 and …
In addition, the solar potential simulations also showed that for 11-floor residential high-rises with side balconies, the total annual solar energy potentials on facades were 3.3–4.8 times of the solar potential on roof areas (with 950 kWh/m 2 year for solar radiation on roof area). Which solidly supported the necessity of utilizing façade areas for FIPV application.
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