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Energy modelling studies of thermochromic glazing

Russell BinionsIvan P. ParkinClara PiccirilloIan RidleyManfredi Saeli

subject

Heating seasonbusiness.industryMechanical EngineeringSettore ICAR/10 - Architettura TecnicaBuilding and ConstructionEnergy consumptionBuilding simulationEngineering physicsEnergy analysisGlazingOpticsSolar gainEnvironmental scienceEnergy simulation Thermochromic glazing Chemical vapor depositionElectrical and Electronic EngineeringEnergy simulationbusinessEnergy (signal processing)Civil and Structural Engineering

description

Theoretically thermochromic glazing has the potential to reduce energy consumption in buildings by allowing visible light for day lighting, reducing unwanted solar gain during the cooling season, whilst allowing useful solar gain in the heating season. In this study building simulation is used to predict the savings made by novel thermochromic glazing coatings compared to standard products, for locations with different climates. The results suggest that thermochromic glazing can have a significant energy saving effect compared to current approaches.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2010-10-01
10.1016/j.enbuild.2010.04.010http://hdl.handle.net/10447/50390