Facile Architecture

Trombe wall A Trombe wall is a south-facing masonry wall (for Northern hemisphere) covered with glass spaced a few inches away. Sunlight passes through the glass and is absorbed and stored by the wall. The wall has vents provided at both upper and lower parts for air circulation. The glass and airspace keep the heat from radiating back to the outside. Heat is transferred by conduction as the masonry surface (i.e Trombe wall) warms up, and is slowly delivered to the building some hours later. ORIGIN The Trombe wall builds on the idea of utilizing a space in the building to conserve energy. This was developed by Felix Trombe in the 1950s and was first used in the south of France. PASSIVE SOLAR BUILDING DESIGN The inclusion of Trombe walls reduces the amount of energy used to heat the home. Trombe walls are a way to achieve energy efficient building design. These walls are beneficial as they require little to no effort to operate and are ideal for spaces where silences and privacy are des...

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