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Utilization of renewable energy in architectural design

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Renewable energy does not simply equal to using a photovoltaic (PV) board. In addition to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) engineering considerations, the design approaches of architects are crucial to the utilization condition and methods of renewable energy. Through profound comprehension of the relationship between renewable energy utilization and design approaches, we can achieve a dual-standard of building environment performance and esthetics.

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  1. School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China

    Tian Lei & Qin Youguo

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  1. Tian Lei
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Translated from Architectural Journal, 2006, (2): 13–17 [译自: 建筑学报]

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Tian, L., Qin, Y. Utilization of renewable energy in architectural design. Front. Archit. Civ. Eng. China 1, 114–122 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11709-007-0012-4

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