BUILDING INTEGRATED SOLAR THERMAL ROOFING SYSTEMS

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HISTORY, CURRENT STATUS, AND FUTURE PROMISE

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American Solar Roofing Company

1999

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ABSTRACT

The integration of solar energy collection systems into a building shell and mechanical systems can

reduce the cost of solar energy systems. This paper recaps the history of building integrated solar

thermal (BIST) designs using active solar collection techniques. The review begins with U.S. patents

of the 1940s and concludes with a review of the current designs. Active BIST systems are

categorized by form and function. Insights are offered into the advantages and disadvantages

compared to other heating systems.