An overview on green home design(Video 5)

 Passive Solar Design Simplified Presentation

• Overview and Definitions(Video 1)
• Direct Gain Systems(Video 2)
• Indirect & Isolated Gain Systems(Video 3)
• Building Orientation(Video 4)
• Green building strategies(Video 5)
• Case Study(Video 6)

Transcript on Green Home Strategies :

• Use multi-pane glass with U-factor <0.35 and Low-E
• Tune glass to solar orientation:use low SHGC glass on east and west
• Skylights not recommended
• Use natural ventilation,use convection to bring in cool night air in the summer
• Use cross ventilation
• Use ceiling fans or heat Recovery Ventilator and air destratification
• Frecquently used rooms should be located on south side
• Infrequently used rooms should be located on the nort side
• Make use of open floor plan
• Use natural sunlight for health and energy savings
• Bring in light high with clearstory windows
• Balance light
• Bounce light up ith light shelves and blinds
• Design circulation areas of rooms next to southern glass
• Use oodles for insulation
• Make use of thermal break
• Air-seal the building
• Use a light-colored roof
• Make use of solar hot water
• Make use of solar electricity(PV)
• Build high quality not high quantity
• Use high-efficiency appliances and lighting
• Use local and green materials