A home was designed to have passive solar energy to heat and cool the home using purposeful construction and materials. The model for passive solar design is shown here. Evaluate which statements are accurate about light energy and passive solar design.
Select ALL that apply.
A)
B)
C)
The floor materials should absorb light to allow for heating of the home.
The windows should transmit light to allow for light to illuminate the
home and heat the interior,
The walls should be opaque to prevent the transmission of light so that the
home is not overheated
The roof should be translucent to allow for the maximum amount of light
to enter the home during all seasons of the year.
The top of the roof should block light or reflect light so that direct solar
radiation is not entering and heating the home in the summer.
D)
E)