The effects of urban and building design parameters on solar access to the urban canyon and the potential for direct passive solar heating strategies

▸ Effects of urban and building design parameters on solar access to the urban canopy. ▸ Global radiation yield and direct irradiation of the urban canyon. ▸ Heat demand and solar heat gain of a single dwelling in different urban settings. ▸ Analysis of conflict or accordance between outdoor and indoor conditions. ▸ Guidelines for urban designers and architects.