Pemberton house, Hobart – implementing thermal design principles for housing in a cool temperate climate

This case study looks at the passive heating design principles adopted in a Tasmanian House, discusses the designers consideration of the interplay between solar aperture, insulation and thermal mass, and analyses the thermal performance for a week long test in summer and winter.

note summary
  1. Project outline
  2. Design intent
  3. Design and construction
  4. Environmental controls
  5. Post occupancy evaluation
  6. Conclusion
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