History and Overview

8/26/02

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History and Overview

Relationship, Sun to Earth throughout the year

28‰“ South Latitude sun path, looking north

In winter, expose the building to the sun‰fs warmth and light

In summer, protect the building from the sun‰fs heat, but use the sun‰fs light

Building form and materials can encourage migration within the complex

Cooling involves ‰gheat sinks‰h as well as shading

In Italy, caves provided cool air as a heat sink for some of Palladio‰fs villas

The equinoxes require special attention: one has warm weather, the other cool

Deciduous trees and vines are seasonal ‰gswitches‰h

Climate is but one influence on building form

Today‰fs buildings use the sun for heat, light and power

‰gInsulate before you insolate‰h

Author: Fitt Center

Email: jreyn@darkwing.uoregon.edu