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Case Study: Passive Solar Concepts Adapted to In-Fill Housing in a Hot, Humid Climate
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Date
1985
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Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu)
Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu)
Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu)
Abstract
In-fill housing for central city areas appears
to be an answer to the continuing need for compact,
affordable dwelling unite that will improve the
neighborhood environment. There exist many central
city areas in Louisiana where lots are unusually
narrow but zoned for residential use. As a result
of current building code improvement programs, there
are numerous vacant lots in the prime downtown locations.
Owners and builders seem to be poorly
equipped to deal with the design constraints inherent
in architectural proposals for contemporary housing
design in these areas.
Thin investigation considers the development
of a case study that involves the planning and design
of a compact, solar multi-family residential
unit for a central city site condition. Emphasis
will be placed on developing units that are highly
energy conserving and have potential for one of
three levels of passive solar technology--from a
sun-tempered unit to a dominant passive solar system.
The case study also focuses on the optional
mix relationship between conservation options and
passive system size. The site study area, a neighborhood
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is distinctive
in that narrow 40 x 100 feet lots predominate. Many
are vacant.