The Infinity Dimension

A Trombe wall is a system for indirect solar heat gain and, although not extremely common, is a good example of thermal mass, solar gain, and glazing properties used together to achieve human comfort goals passively.  

It consists of a dark colored wall of high thermal mass facing the sun, with glazing spaced in front to leave a small air space. The glazing traps solar radiation like a small greenhouse.  An attached sunspace is essentially a Trombe wall where the air space is so big it is habitable.

 

 

 

1.  Trombe Wall

 

2.  Sunspaces

 

3.  Water Walls

 

4. Solar chimney