Burrows residence, a passive solar building in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Burrows residence, a passive solar building in Waterloo, Ontario,
Canada.
Conclusions
It is hoped that our conducted investigation will assist in an attempt
to overcome existing beliefs that passive solar building design in a cold
northern climate is not sustainable and its spaces are of limited comfort.
This investigation proved that, throught the combined effort of passive
solar techniques, such as thermal massing, south facing glazing, berming
of north wall, and coniferous tree plantings to protect the building from
the cold northern winds, and the wood-burning furnace all work together
to create a comfortable living environment. A further, more in-depth
investigation should be made to provide researchers with adequate information
to further develop this passive solar architecture. We believe
that this technology is viable and with further development can be made
affordable to any family. We also believe that this devolpment of
passive solar qualities can reduce the use of any complementary heating
systems.
