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SUNSPACE [1 record]

Record 1 2019-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy Transformation
  • Solar Energy
  • Modern Construction Methods
DEF

An area with glass walls to collect the energy from the sun for distribution around the building, providing natural heat ...

OBS

The main function of a sunspace is to provide passive solar heating; however, they can also be used as living space or to grow plants.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
  • Énergie solaire
  • Procédés de construction modernes
OBS

La fonction principale d'un espace serre est le chauffage passif solaire. Cependant, il peut aussi être utilisé comme espace habitable supplémentaire ou pour faire pousser des plantes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transformación de la energía
  • Energía solar
  • Métodos de construcción modernos
CONT

El comportamiento térmico de un espacio invernadero en un edifcio bioclimático en España ha sido estudiado. Esta estrategia pasiva combina el efecto de la radiación solar al ser absorbida por los elementos opacos y las propiedades térmicas del aire encerrado en el invernadero.

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