Exploitation of solar energy in buildings, particularly in the natural and low energy heating and cooling. The case study of an energy–efficient residence in Nikaia, Larissa

This work is concerned with the exploitation of solar energy in the buildings with the use of passive and active systems. The system in study is an energy-efficient residence in Nikaia, near Larissa. The house consists of two apartments that have been both fitted with active and passive solar systems. The climate in Larissa is well known for its high temperatures during the summertime and for that the application of solar energy cooling becomes very appropriate. The work contains analysis of the climate and energy requirements of a typical residence house in the region of Larissa. There is an analysis of the elements of the residence system in study and an economic analysis of the benefits from the solar energy in use. It becomes apparent that the buildings we live in are the continuation of the environment in which they have been built and have a constant relationship of action and reaction with it.