02585nas a2200205 4500008004100000245005400041210005100095260006100146300001000207520191200217100002002129700002202149700002202171700002302193700002502216700002202241700001602263700002402279856007602303 2008 eng d00aWINDOW 6.2/THERM 6.2 Research Version User Manual0 aWINDOW 62THERM 62 Research Version User Manual aBerkeleybLawrence Berkeley National Laboratoryc01/2008 a1-1263 a

WINDOW 6 and THERM 6 Research Versions are software programs developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) for use by manufacturers, engineers, educators, students, architects, and others to determine the thermal and solar optical properties of glazing and window systems.

WINDOW 6 and THERM 6 are significant updates to LBNL's WINDOW 5 and THERM 5 computer program because of the added capability to model complex glazing systems, such as windows with shading systems, in particular venetian blinds. Besides a specific model for venetian blinds and diffusing layers, WINDOW 6 also includes the generic ability to model any complex layer if the Transmittance and Reflectance are known as a function of incoming and outgoing angles.

The algorithms used in these versions of the programs to determine the properties of windows with shading layers are relatively new and should be considered as informative but not definitive.

As such, for windows with shading layers, the results are intended for research purposes only. Pending further validation efforts, results for windows with sh ading layers should not be used for NFRC certified calculations of design decisions in real buildings.

All calculations for products without shading layers are identical to those from WINDOW 5.2.

WINDOW 6 Research Version includes all of the WINDOW 5 capabilities with the addition of shading algorithms from ISO15099 which are incorporated into the program, as well as an extension of those algorithms with the matrix calculation method.

THERM 6 Research Version includes all of the THERM 5 capabilities with the addition of being able to import and model WINDOW 6 glazing systems with shading devices. Those THERM 6 files with shading devices can them be imported into the WINDOW 6 Frame Library and whole windows with shading devices can then be modeled in WINDOW 6.

1 aMitchell, Robin1 aKohler, Christian1 aKlems, Joseph, H.1 aRubin, Michael, D.1 aArasteh, Dariush, K.1 aHuizenga, Charlie1 aYu, Tiefeng1 aCurcija, Dragan, C. uhttps://facades.lbl.gov/publications/window-62therm-62-research-version01142nas a2200121 4500008004100000050001500041245009000056210006900146520068100215100002100896700002500917856007800942 2006 eng d aLBNL-6014600aWindow-Related Energy Consumption in the US Residential and Commercial Building Stock0 aWindowRelated Energy Consumption in the US Residential and Comme3 a

We present a simple spreadsheet-based tool for estimating window-related energy consumption in the United States. Using available data on the properties of the installed US window stock, we estimate that windows are responsible for 2.15 quadrillion Btu (Quads) of heating energy consumption and 1.48 Quads of cooling energy consumption annually. We develop estimates of average U-factor and SHGC for current window sales. We estimate that a complete replacement of the installed window stock with these products would result in energy savings of approximately 1.2 quads. We demonstrate that future window technologies offer energy savings potentials of up to 3.9 Quads.

1 aApte, Joshua, S.1 aArasteh, Dariush, K. uhttps://facades.lbl.gov/publications/window-related-energy-consumption-us01111nam a2200181 4500008003900000020002200039022001500061245005000076210004900126260005700175300000800232520052500240100001800765700002700783700002100810700002500831856007300856 2004 d a978-0-393-73121-7 a019871195600aWindow Systems for High-Performance Buildings0 aWindow Systems for HighPerformance Buildings aNew York, NYbW. W. Norton & Company, Inc.,c04/2004 a4003 a

A guide to essential window design issues, technologies, and applications for designers, specifiers, and builders.

The challenge in designing facades and selecting windows in commercial buildings is balancing many issues and criteria. This fact-packed guide outlines the basics of glazing selection and provides critical information and performance data on the energy efficiency, interior environment, technical, and life-cycle-cost considerations that drive window design decisions in commercial buildings.

1 aCarmody, John1 aSelkowitz, Stephen, E.1 aLee, Eleanor, S.1 aArasteh, Dariush, K. uhttps://facades.lbl.gov/publications/window-systems-high-performance00496nas a2200133 4500008004100000245006800041210006700109100002000176700002200196700002500218700002200243700002400265856007300289 2001 eng d00aWINDOW 5.0 User Manual for Analyzing Window Thermal Performance0 aWINDOW 50 User Manual for Analyzing Window Thermal Performance1 aMitchell, Robin1 aKohler, Christian1 aArasteh, Dariush, K.1 aHuizenga, Charlie1 aCurcija, Dragan, C. uhttps://facades.lbl.gov/publications/window-50-user-manual-analyzing01540nas a2200133 4500008004100000050001400041245003600055210003400091520113400125100002501259700002901284700002201313856007101335 1994 eng d aLBL-3529800aWINDOW 4.1: Program Description0 aWINDOW 41 Program Description3 a

WINDOW 4.1 is a publicly available IBM PC compatible computer program developed by the Windows and Daylighting Group at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory for calculating total window thermal performance indices (i.e. U-values, solar heat gain coefficients, shading coefficients, and visible transmittances). WINDOW 4.1 provides a versatile heat transfer analysis method consistent with the rating procedure developed by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). The program can be used to design and develop new products, to rate and compare performance characteristics of all types of window products, to assist educators in teaching heat transfer through windows, and to help public officials in developing building energy codes.

WINDOW 4.1 is an update to WINDOW 4.0. The WINDOW 4 series is a major revision to previous versions of WINDOW. We strongly urge all users to read this manual before using the program. Users who need professional assistance with the WINDOW 4.1 program or other window performance simulation issues are encouraged to contact one or more of the NFRC-accredited Simulation Laboratories.

1 aArasteh, Dariush, K.1 aFinlayson, Elizabeth, U.1 aHuizenga, Charlie uhttps://facades.lbl.gov/publications/window-41-program-description01036nas a2200157 4500008004100000050001400041245005600055210005400111520051900165100002900684700002500713700002200738700002300760700001800783856007700801 1993 eng d aLBL-3394300aWindow 4.0: Documentation of Calculation Procedures0 aWindow 40 Documentation of Calculation Procedures3 a

WINDOW 4.0 is a publicly available IBM PC compatible computer program developed by the Building Technologies Group at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory for calculating the thermal and optical properties necessary for heat transfer analyses of fenestration products. This report explains the calculation methods used in WINDOW 4.0 and is meant as a tool for those interested in understanding the procedures contained in WINDOW 4.0. All the calculations are discussed in the International System of units (SI).

1 aFinlayson, Elizabeth, U.1 aArasteh, Dariush, K.1 aHuizenga, Charlie1 aRubin, Michael, D.1 aReilly, Susan uhttps://facades.lbl.gov/publications/window-40-documentation-calculation02332nas a2200145 4500008004100000050001400041245005500055210005400110520185300164100002102017700002002038700002502058700002702083856007602110 1993 eng d aLBL-3464800aWindow U-Value Effects on Residential Cooling Load0 aWindow UValue Effects on Residential Cooling Load3 a

This paper presents the results of a study investigating the effects of window U-value changes on residential cooling loads. We used the DOE-2.1D energy analysis simulation program to analyze the hourly, daily, monthly, and annual cooling loads as a function of window U-value. The performance of a prototypical single-story house was examined in three locations: hot and humid, Miami FL; hot and dry, Phoenix AZ; and a heating-dominated location with a mildly hot and humid summer, Madison WI. Our results show that when comparing windows with identical orientation, size, and shading coefficient, higher U-value windows often yield lower annual cooling loads, but lower U-value windows yield lower peak cooling loads. This occurs because the window with the higher U-value conducts more heat from inside the residence to the outside during morning and evening hours when the outside air temperature is often lower than the inside air temperature; and, a lower U-value window conducts less heat from outside to inside during summer afternoon peak cooling hours. The absolute effects are relatively small when compared to total annual cooling which is typically dominated by window solar heat gain effects, latent loads, and internal loads. The U-value effect on cooling is also small when compared to both the effects of U-value and solar heat gain on heating load. Our modeling assumed that U-value and solar heat gain could be independently controlled. In fact, reducing window conductance to the levels used in this study implies adding a second glazing layer which always reduces solar heat gain, thus reducing annual cooling. Thus, when we compare realistic options, e.g., single pane clear to double pane clear, or single pane tinted to double pane tinted, the double pane unit shows lower annual cooling, as well as lower peak loads.

1 aSullivan, Robert1 aFrost, Karl, J.1 aArasteh, Dariush, K.1 aSelkowitz, Stephen, E. uhttps://facades.lbl.gov/publications/window-u-value-effects-residential