Energy is considered as a main influence on urban configurations. However, there is\na difficulty on translating the city models based on theoretical renewable energy concepts into\npractical applications. This study considers the possibility of understanding this future model as\na transformation of the existing urban centres. With this objective, a methodology to intervene\nin existing cities based on the study of solar access is developed. Therefore, an analysis of solar\npotential in relation with urban morphology is carried on through a simulation software in l�Eixample,\na neighbourhood of Barcelona. The distribution of the sun factor in the different areas of the\nbuilding blocks envelope displays possible morphological modifications that would facilitate solar\nenergy collection. Consequently, the analytical method presented could be applied to regulate urban\ninterventions with the aim of obtaining more solar energy based cities.
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