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ABS 432 - Solar Energy Applications in Architecture


Solar energy as a renewable energy resource for heating and cooling of buildings. Presents technical and design issues of passive and active solar energy systems, as well as solar electric power (photovoltaics). Emphasis on architectural design integration and occupant comfort. Explores design-related projects and case studies of existing solar buildings. Crosslisted with ABS 532. Credit at the 500-level requires additional work.

Credits: 3
Prerequisites:  MATH 127  or MATH 128  or MATH 181 , and PHYS 151A  and PHYS 151L .