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What is Roof Radiation Trap for Passive Climate Control about?

1. A roof radiation trap is a passive solar heating system that uses tilted glazing on a roof to maximize winter solar collection. 2. It consists of a fixed insulating layer above a flat roof and glazing, with a hinged insulating panel in the southern gap. 3. The fixed insulating layer is covered by white, corrugated metal sheets that serve as radiators to passively cool the building at night in summer. Heat absorbed during the day by a black concrete ceiling slab is used to passively heat the building i

Author
Sanjana Bhandiwad
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