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Sep 20, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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ARH 245 Solar Design in the Built Environment Credits: (3)
This course introduces the design and application of solar energy in building design and construction. The primary focus is on passive solar energy, daylighting and shading strategies. Discussion topics include the historical development of solar energy in buildings, designing with nature, energy conservation, heat theory and thermal comfort, solar processes, passive and active solar energy systems, thermal mass and storage, solariums, natural ventilation strategies and earth-sheltered buildings. Prerequisite(s): ARH 140 /IND 140 Co-requisite(s): ARH 141 .
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the history of solar energy use in buildings
- Demonstrate an understanding of ecological building design
- Identify and compare alternative renewable energy systems for buildings
- Explain fundamental solar processes
- Demonstrate an understanding of energy conservation in buildings
- Identify, compare and contrast basic types of passive solar strategies in buildings
- Perform basic design calculations for passive solar strategies in buildings
- Suggest effective design strategies for daylighting, shading and ventilation for various building conditions
- Describe basic types of earth-sheltered building strategies
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