Quick wins for Building Design
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| ‘Passive solar design’ uses the sun’s energy and the properties of the building itself to help maintain internal comfort conditions. Buildings designed using this approach have a lower reliance on mechanical and electrical systems. The building’s microclimate, shape, orientation, construction materials, layout and plan can all be fine tuned to help achieve the desired performance. |
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- Maximise the use of natural daylight
- Reduce infiltration losses through the building structure
- Reduce infiltration losses around windows and doors
- Maximise the insulation of the building fabric
- Building users need to understand how the building’s passive features operate
- Use daylight blinds, these blinds reduce glare and allow daylight to enter the space in a controlled way
