Integration of solar thermal collectors into the building envelope of the multifamily housing building in Belgrade

Abstract

Application of solar thermal collectors as one of the modern architectural concepts, which are based on reduction of energy consumption in buildings and the use of solar energy as a renewable energy source, give the new and significant role to the roofs and facades that become multifunctional structures. The purpose of this paper is to show different design solutions and benefits of integration of solar thermal collectors into the envelope of multifamily housing building in Konjarnik settlement, Belgrade. Considering complexity of integration of active solar systems, the following aspects of integration of solar thermal collectors are discussed: energy, architectural and ecological aspects. Hypothetical models of integration of solar thermal collectors into the existing building envelope are created in order to reduce energy demands for water heating, and thus reduce CO2 emissions. ...........solar thermal collector integration in terms of position and slope, evaluation of the reduction of energy consumption for water heating and thus CO2 emissions for different models and their combinations, and comparison of the results (models).