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Solar Design in the Application of the City Planning

In: Ltlgb 2012

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  • Xia Wang

    (Zheng Zhou University)

  • Ze-Song Wei

    (Beijing Jiaotong University)

  • Xiaolong Pang

    (Zheng zhou University Multi-functional Design and Research Academy)

Abstract

This paper reviews the experience and wisdom of using sunlight in city from ancient to modern times. Then, it addresses the concept of solar envelope and its relationship with architectural form, winter and summer sunshine, maximum plot ratio and street orientation. It’s imperative for city planners and constructors to identify the importance of transferring from solar oriented buildings to solar directed cities, and apply the concerning theory and method to determine road orientation, width, street block location and architect shape in the process of city planning.

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  • Xia Wang & Ze-Song Wei & Xiaolong Pang, 2013. "Solar Design in the Application of the City Planning," Springer Books, in: Feng Chen & Yisheng Liu & Guowei Hua (ed.), Ltlgb 2012, edition 127, chapter 0, pages 905-911, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-642-34651-4_121
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-34651-4_121
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