scholarly journals Exposing lifestyles: transactive solar architecture

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael C. D. Clesle
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Energy Awareness ◽  
Architectural Practice ◽  
Consumption Choices ◽  
Energy Consumption Patterns

Architecture is capable of increasing the energy consciousness of its occupants through the development of spaces that promote active participation with solar energy systems. Current architectural practice maximizes neither the availability of solar energy nor the potential of solar technologies, failing to recognize critical social elements of renewable energy and address an increasing disconnect between individual energy use and energy source. Through an architectural response, this thesis explores the role of active solar technologies in mediating between occupants, internal and external environments, and energy consumption patterns. The development of an inteactive, energy gathering, animated façade, challenges the perceived 'value' of energy, forcing occupants to measure consumption choices against desires for daylight, views, and the ability to generate income. A transactive environment that makes occupants' lifestyles explicit on a building's façade ensure individuals achieve a heightened sense of energy awareness requiring them to engage their architecture and question overyday energy decisions.

scholarly journals Exposing lifestyles: transactive solar architecture

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael C. D. Clesle
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Energy Awareness ◽  
Architectural Practice ◽  
Consumption Choices ◽  
Energy Consumption Patterns

Architecture is capable of increasing the energy consciousness of its occupants through the development of spaces that promote active participation with solar energy systems. Current architectural practice maximizes neither the availability of solar energy nor the potential of solar technologies, failing to recognize critical social elements of renewable energy and address an increasing disconnect between individual energy use and energy source. Through an architectural response, this thesis explores the role of active solar technologies in mediating between occupants, internal and external environments, and energy consumption patterns. The development of an inteactive, energy gathering, animated façade, challenges the perceived 'value' of energy, forcing occupants to measure consumption choices against desires for daylight, views, and the ability to generate income. A transactive environment that makes occupants' lifestyles explicit on a building's façade ensure individuals achieve a heightened sense of energy awareness requiring them to engage their architecture and question overyday energy decisions.

scholarly journals Solar Energy Use in Dryers as an Alternative Energy Source in Agriculture

2010 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirela MILITARU ◽  
Elena POSTELNICU ◽  
Mihai CHIŢOIU ◽  
Valentin VLĂDUŢ
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Alternative Energy Source ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Clean Energy Source

Solar energy represents one of the future energy sources with a high potential, used as an alternative to conventional methods, especially during summer. The advantages of using solar energy are multiple, this type of energy being virtually endless and free, and its use has no negative effects on the environment, being regarded as a clean energy source. Solar energy has multiple applications in agriculture, one of its benefits being that it is used for dryers as an alternative energy source, especially in regions with a high solar potential. In this paper different types of fruits and vegetable dryers, nationally and abroad are presented, as well as results obtained from different methods of solar dryers.

scholarly journals Holographic solar energy systems: The role of optical elements

2016 ◽  
Vol 59 ◽  
pp. 130-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Victoria Collados ◽  
Daniel Chemisana ◽  
Jesús Atencia
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Optical Elements

Analysis of Energy Consumption Patterns and Climate Effects Using Panel Data

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 626-633 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michinori Uwasu ◽  
◽  
Keishiro Hara ◽  
Hideki Kobayashi
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Price Policy ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Energy Technology ◽  
Energy Consumption Patterns ◽  
Final Energy Consumption ◽  
The Relationship

This paper investigates energy consumption patterns using panel data of final energy consumption and economic variables from 1970 to 2010 for more than 100 countries and regions. Although previous economic studies address the role of economic development and income as determinant factors of energy consumption, we examine how physical factors such as climate affects energy consumption level and patterns. By integrating economic and engineering approaches, we demonstrate statistical analyses showing that climate determines not only energy consumption levels, but also the relationship between energy consumption and income levels over time. While climate affects energy consumption patterns, our results suggest that energy technology and price policy are significant in determining whether a country can decouple energy consumption from economic growth.

scholarly journals Role and Factors of Solar Façades Shaping in Contemporary Architecture

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 043-056
Author(s):  
Janusz Marchwiński
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Renewable Energy Source ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Comparative Methods ◽  
Energy Aspect ◽  
Different Characteristics ◽  
Contemporary Architecture ◽  
The Relationship

The article deals with the issue of solar facades as the main external walls of a building, adapted to make use of solar energy. The aim of the article is to define the role of the facades and the factors that influence shaping thereof. The goal is of cognitive nature, whereas its implementation may contribute to strengthening the relationship between presumptions related to energy and architecture in the design of buildings. The need for the article results from the necessity to search for a possible balance between technical and humanistic spheres while shaping contemporary pro-ecological architecture, especially one aimed at receiving solar energy as a renewable energy source. In the article, both analytical and comparative methods are applied. The research was conducted on the example of four designs with solar facades of different characteristics, including two buildings planned by the author. The research results are observations that define relationship between the energy-related role of solar facades and urban, functional and aesthetic issues. These observations lead to the conclusion that the energy aspect, is not the only one to be considered while shaping solar facades in contemporary architecture. The solar facade combines both functional and artistic features.

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