SUSTAINABLE DESIGN OF A SUMMER RESIDENCE IN THASSOS, GREECE In this study of a summer residence in Thassos, Greece, Energy
to achieve better energy performance of the building, an optical
Analysis has been conducted to assess the energy evaluation of the
transmission of sunlight diffusion analysis was conducted in the
building and to estimate the best feasible energy solution. In addi-
building's existing transparent surfaces, resulting the replacement
tion, a Solar Study has been conducted so it could be imprinted the
to have both the desired thermal performance and optimal optical
energy channeled to the building surfaces through solar radiation
transmission of sunlight permeability resulting to less energy con-
during the year, according to the climatic conditions of the region,
sumption during the diurnal operation of the building's lighting
in order to study the performance and effectiveness of passive
systems.
heating and cooling techniques at the particular building. In order
Christos Mytafides - Sustainable Design