A proposed design analysis is presented of a passive solar energy
efficient system for a typical three level, three bedroom, two story,
garage under townhouse. The design incorporates the best, most
performance proven and cost effective products, materials, processes,
technologies, and subsystems which are available today. Seven distinct
categories recognized for analysis are identified as: the
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environment; the interior environment; conservation of energy; natural
energy utilization; auxiliary energy utilization; control and
distribution systems; and occupant adaptation. Preliminary design
features, fenestration systems, the plenum supply system, the thermal
storage party fire walls, direct gain storage, the radiant comfort
system, and direct passive cooling systems are briefly described.