A Review of Passive Solar Heating and Cooling Technologies Based on Bioclimatic and Vernacular Architecture
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Methodology
3. Review of State of the Art
3.1. Bioclimatic and Vernacular Architectures
3.2. Solar Passive Techniques
3.2.1. Passive Cooling Techniques
Natural Ventilation
Evaporative Cooling
Protection against Solar Radiation
Cooling by Building’s Thermal Inertia
3.2.2. Passive Heating Techniques
Direct Solar Gains (Radiation)
Indirect Solar Gains (Convection and Conduction)
Preventing Overheating in Passive Heating Systems
- Equipping glazed surfaces with externally installed shading devices, activating them (when movable) before radiation reaches the glazed surface. Additionally, adopting curtains and blinds on the internal side of glazed surfaces is encouraged. Both interior and exterior movable shading devices can also be activated during colder nights to reduce nocturnal heat losses, thus acting as movable insulations.
- Providing natural ventilation by opening windows to the exterior and keeping ventilation valves clean and unobstructed when these exist.
- Discouraging the presence of glazing on the east and west faces of south-oriented passive solar systems as glazed balconies and sunspaces. Solid opaque walls are preferable on the lateral ends, as they block unwanted solar gains from these faces during warmer months and reduce heat losses during colder seasons by reducing the glazed area.
- Using high-performance windows, such as multiple-pane windows, can help reduce gains from solar radiation due to their lower radiation transmission coefficient. However, since they are more insulating and experience lower thermal losses to the exterior, the use of these windows can contribute to system overheating during peak heat periods. The appropriate operation of shading devices and natural ventilation is crucial to maintaining the optimal performance of passive heating systems with high-performance windows.
3.2.3. Results
3.2.4. Gaps and Development Potential in Existing Literature about Solar Passive Systems
4. Conclusions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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[16] | Sunspace Basics | 1994 | White Paper | US | sunspaces |
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[21] | Analysis of energy saving using natural ventilation in a traditional Italian building | 2003 | Article | Italy | natural ventilation |
[22] | Modeling energy efficiency of bioclimatic buildings | 2004 | Article | Greece | solar water heaters, shading, natural ventilation, greenhouses, and thermal storage walls |
[23] | Modeling of solar passive techniques for roof cooling in arid regions | 2004 | Article | India | insulation beneath the roof, evaporative cooling above the roof and a roof pond with a movable insulation system |
[24] | Recovery of Spanish vernacular construction as a model of bioclimatic architecture | 2004 | Review Paper | Spain | high thermal capacity, use of solar radiation, protection against solar radiation, rainfall, wind, and cold temperature |
[25] | Edifício SOLAR XXI: Um edifício energeticamente eficiente em Portugal | 2005 | White Paper | Portugal | thermal insulation, sun use, earth tubes, natural light, sun shading, natural ventilation |
[26] | Habitar sob uma segunda pele: estratégias para a redução do impacto ambiental de construções solares passivas em climas temperados | 2005 | Doctoral Thesis | Portugal | solar passive buildings |
[27] | Passive options for solar cooling of buildings in arid areas | 2006 | Article | Egypt | white painted roof, use of thermal insulation above or below the roof, water pond roof with and without movable insulation, evaporative cooling, solar chimney |
[28] | Passive Design for Thermal Comfort in Hot Humid Climates | 2007 | Review Paper | UK | natural ventilation, evaporative cooling, shadings, light-colored surfaces, radiant cooling, green roofs, passive dehumidification, thermal mass |
[29] | La belleza termodinámica | 2008 | Essay | Spain | thermodynamics principles in architecture |
[30] | Optical properties and influence of reflective coatings on the energy demand and thermal comfort in dwellings at Mediterranean latitudes | 2008 | Conference Paper | Ireland | reflective coatings, building geometry, thermal capacity, natural ventilation, window shading |
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Climate Type | Description of Main Characteristics |
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Cold | Typical climate of high latitude regions or mid-latitudes combined with high altitude. It has very low temperatures throughout the year, especially in winter, with scarce solar radiation and high snowfall. Winds are aggressive, mainly from the pole corresponding to its latitude. |
Hot and Dry | Typical climate of continental regions near the equator (desert areas), with high average annual temperature and significant daily thermal amplitude. Humidity levels are very low, and solar radiation is intense and direct. Precipitation is rare in hot and dry regions, leading to sparse vegetation. Winds are hot and dusty, sometimes very aggressive. |
Hot and Humid | Typical climate of tropical coastal regions. Characterized by high average annual temperatures and reduced daily and seasonal thermal amplitudes. These regions usually have high humidity levels, frequent cloud cover, and heavy seasonal rains. Solar radiation is intense and mostly diffuse. Winds are variable and can generate typhoons. |
Temperate | A complex type of climate that, throughout the year, exhibits characteristics similar to the other three climate types but less intense. It has four well-defined seasons. |
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Toroxel, J.L.; Silva, S.M. A Review of Passive Solar Heating and Cooling Technologies Based on Bioclimatic and Vernacular Architecture. Energies 2024, 17, 1006. https://doi.org/10.3390/en17051006
Toroxel JL, Silva SM. A Review of Passive Solar Heating and Cooling Technologies Based on Bioclimatic and Vernacular Architecture. Energies. 2024; 17(5):1006. https://doi.org/10.3390/en17051006
Chicago/Turabian StyleToroxel, Julia Lima, and Sandra Monteiro Silva. 2024. "A Review of Passive Solar Heating and Cooling Technologies Based on Bioclimatic and Vernacular Architecture" Energies 17, no. 5: 1006. https://doi.org/10.3390/en17051006
APA StyleToroxel, J. L., & Silva, S. M. (2024). A Review of Passive Solar Heating and Cooling Technologies Based on Bioclimatic and Vernacular Architecture. Energies, 17(5), 1006. https://doi.org/10.3390/en17051006