Strategies for the Design of New and Existing High Energy Performance Solar Neighborhoods

Abstract

This report provides a comprehensive overview of solar neighborhoods, including their definition, applications, standards, and regulations. It also outlines the methodology and tools used to develop archetype designs and analyses solar strategies at both building and neighborhood levels. The report presents selected archetypes from Canada, France, Italy, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland and provides a decision-making tool for solar strategies. The target audience for this report includes architects, urban planners, policymakers, and anyone interested in sustainable and energy-oriented developments.