Transformation-based design method for the integration of green residential buildings and solar thermal collectors

Abstract

This study investigates integrated application of solar thermal collectors (STCs), as green renewable energy, on the design of green residential buildings (GRBs). With the gradual increase of residential buildings, the use of solar thermal energy has be- come the main popularization and application mode for the integration of residential buildings and solar energy. Additionally, this study presents applicable solutions using the transformation-based design method to expand the functions of STCs through the integrated design of STCs and GRBs, thus laying a strong theoretical foundation for promoting the integrated design of solar water heaters and GRBs.