Practice - Solar Control
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Practice Questions
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What is solar heat gain?
💡 Hint: Think about how the sun can heat up a room.
Name one type of shading device.
💡 Hint: What do buildings use to block the sun?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a benefit of solar control?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when there’s too much heat indoors.
True or False: Solar control is only necessary in hot climates.
💡 Hint: Think about how seasons change.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a detailed plan for a residential building focusing on solar control strategies. Outline specific shading devices, glazing types, and building orientation.
💡 Hint: Consider local climate data when designing.
Evaluate how the implementation of solar control measures in an existing building can lead to quantifiable energy savings.
💡 Hint: Use energy models or actual bills to show before and after comparisons.
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