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Reflection

How do building site and orientation influence the building's energy demand?

Reflection

Analyse, e.g. as part of a presentation, the site and orientation of a selected building (e.g. your home) and draw the course of the sun. Consider and show how the current state could be improved.

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Question

Which shapes of building are particularly suitable for a passive house?

Answers

A large cuboid.

A small cuboid.

A cuboid with many additional oriels and protrusions.

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Reflection

Calculate the S/V ratios of different simple building shapes and compare them with the given values of a cuboid, a cube or a sphere.

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