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Question: use this sun path diagram to calculate

the overhang length needed for the following


window. The goal is for energy efficiency with
solar heat control by using overhang.

Overhang is just above

Altitude
window top edge

Indoor
Window height -
2 meter

Azimuth
South
Color refers to outdoor air temperature (red – too hot, blue –
too cold, yellow – appropriate for human thermal comfort.

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