Research on the Design Strategies and Forms of Thermal Buffer Spaces in Solar Decathlon Houses: Taking Works of International Solar Decathlon as Examples
Shi Feng
Jin Wei
Abstract：The design ideas and strategies of thermal buffer spaces in buildings are analyzed, and their functions are attributed to the heat storage capacity and the heat exchange rate of the space. Using Solar Decathlon works from previous years as examples, the thermal buffer spaces were divided into four types: atrium style, surrounding style, external corridor style and auxiliary space style, according to their forms and positions in the buildings. Moreover, the four types were illustrated according to their respective characteristics. The analysis showed that the thermal buffer space is a comprehensive energy-saving design strategy and, through integration of passive energy saving measures and reasonable organization of building space, the thermal buffer spaces can effectively improve the internal environment of buildings. The design concept of thermal buffer space provides new thoughts for green building design.
Keywords：Solar Decathlonthermal buffer spacethermal storageheat transfer rate
Publication Date：2018-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：7( 60-66 )