A Database of Window Annual Energy Use in Typical North American Residences

TitleA Database of Window Annual Energy Use in Typical North American Residences
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication1999
AuthorsDariush K Arasteh, Yu Joe Huang, Robin Mitchell, Robert D Clear, Christian Kohler
Conference Name2000 ASHRAE Winter Meeting
Date Published02/2000
Conference LocationDallas, Texas
Call NumberLBNL-44020
Abstract

This paper documents efforts by the National Fenestration Rating Council to develop a database on annual energy impacts of windows in a typical new, single family, single story residence in various U.S. and Canadian climates. The result is a database of space heating and space cooling energies for 14 typical windows in 52 North American climates. (Future efforts will address the effects of skylights.) This paper describes how this database was created, documents the assumptions used in creating this database, elaborates on assumptions, which need further research, examines the results, and describes the possible uses of the database.

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LBNL-44020