Passive Solar Buildings

Integrated solar energy supply concepts for climate-neutral buildings and communities for the "City

The main goals of the Task are to help achieving high quality architecture for buildings integrating solar energy systems, as well as improving the qualifications of the architects, their communications and interactions with engineers, manufactures and clients.

The objective of the Task is to study current net-zero, near net-zero and very low energy buildings and to develop a common understanding, a harmonized international definitions framework, tools, innovative solutions and industry guidelines.

The objective of this Task is to develop a solid knowledge base how to renovate housing to a very high energy standard while providing superior comfort and sustainability.

There is a growing movement to build ecological housing with extremely low purchased energy consumption for heating and cooling, and minimal CO2 emissions.

Task 13 is working on identifying, developing, and testing new and innovative concepts which have the potential for eliminating or minimizing the use of purchased energy in residential buildings.

Task 11 assessed the potential of passive solar concepts in non-residential buildings through a variety of activities.

The participants in Task 8 studied the design integration issues associated with using passive solar and energy conservation techniques in residential buildings.