Natural Ventilation New Residential What is Natural Ventilation? Natural ventilation uses passive strategies to supply outdoor air to a building’s interior for ventilation and cooling.[1] Natural ventilation systems rely on natural forces, such as wind and temperature...
Glare and Heat Gain Reduction New Residential What is Glare and Heat Gain Reduction? Glare occurs when sunlight or artificial light inhibits a person from visually focusing on his or her task either by casting a veil of light between the task and the viewer or by...
Daylighting New Residential What is Daylighting? Daylighting combines building orientation, fenestration (e.g., the location of windows and openings in a building), shading devices, interior design, and lighting and controls. Daylighting design illuminates indoor...
Building Orientation New Residential What is Building Orientation? Building orientation describes a building’s placement on a site and the positioning of windows, rooflines, and other features. A building oriented for solar design takes advantage of passive and active...
Turfgrass Reduction New Residential What is Turfgrass? Turfgrass refers to a form of grass used when growing a lawn and typically includes species such as bluegrass, rye, and fescue.[1] These species, referred to as conventional turf grass, grow evenly and to a...
Tree Protection and Placement New Residential What is Tree Protection and Placement? Trees play an essential role in the overall environmental quality of a property. Protecting existing trees and properly siting new trees can increase the energy efficiency of a...
