Sun tools
Design Tools
Sustainable By Design provides a suite of shareware design tools on sustainable energy topics:
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SunAngle the premiere tool for solar angle calculations |
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SunPosition calculates a time series of basic solar angle data |
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Sol Path visualization of the path of the sun across the sky |
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Window Overhang Design visualization of the shade provided by a window overhang at a given time |
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Window Overhang Annual Analysis visualization of window overhang shading performance for an entire year |
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Overhang Recommendations suggested climate-specific dimensions for south-facing window overhangs |
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Light Penetration visualization of the penetration of sunlight into a room |
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Louver Shading visualization of louvered shading system performance for an entire year |
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Vertical Fin Shading visualization of a vertical fin shading system performance for an entire year |
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Window Heat Gain calculation of monthly heat gain through windows |
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Panel Shading visualization of the shading of rows of flat panel collectors throughout the year |
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USA Climate Data monthly climate data for about 250 U.S. cities |
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