被动式太阳能游客信息中心（VIC）的性能评估的实际年总能耗为65400 kwh（235440 MJ），或者，按单位建筑面积计算，为12.5 kwh/ft2年（0.485 GJ/yr m2）。与根据相同节能建筑规范设计的类似非太阳能建筑相比，这意味着总能耗降低了69%。VIC的实际性能在设计阶段使用的模拟性能的13%以内。被动系统与一组复杂的能量流控制和HVAC备用系统集成。为乘客提供多种舒适选择，包括任务- 定向舒适系统。与该项目相关的发现表明，被动太阳能技术的一种新用途是为热敏感空间创造一个热茧。此外，评估结果表明，居住者可以显著降低节能和被动太阳能效益的影响。VIC的经验表明，乘员行为可以增加/减少30%的能耗。单位:双引文:研讨会，ASHRAE交易，1987年，第93卷，第。1，纽约州纽约市

The performance evaluation of a passive solar Visitors Information Center (VIC) has an actual yearly total energy use of 65,400 kwh (235,440 MJ) or, on a per unit floor areas basis, 12.5 kWh/ft2yr (0.485 GJ/yr m2). This represents a 69% reduction in total energy consumption compared to a similar nonsolar building designed under the same energy conservation building code. The actual performance of the VIC is within 13% of the simulated performance used during the design phase. Passive systems are integrated with a complex set of energy flow controls and HVAC backup systems. Occupants are provided with multiple comfort options including task-oriented comfort systems.The findings associated with this project suggest a new use of passive solar techniques to create a thermal cocoon for thermally sensitive spaces. In addition, results of the evaluation indicate that the occupant can significantly diminish the impact of energy conservation and passive solar benefits. The VIC experience indicates that occupant behavior can increase/decrease energy consumption by 30%.Units: Dual