The Impact of Overhang Designs on the Performance of Electrochromic Windows

TitleThe Impact of Overhang Designs on the Performance of Electrochromic Windows
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2005
AuthorsAslihan Tavil, Eleanor S Lee
Conference NameISES 2005 Solar World Congress
Date Published08/2005
Conference LocationOrlando, FL
Call NumberLBNL-57020
Abstract

In this study, various facade designs with overhangs combined with electrochromic window control strategies were modeled with a prototypical commercial office building in a hot and cold climate using the DOE 2.1E building energy simulation program. Annual total energy use (ATE), peak electric demand (PED), average daylight illuminance (DI), and daylight glare index (DGI) were computed and compared to determine which combinations of façade design and control strategies yielded the greatest energy efficiency, daylight amenity, and visual comfort.

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LBNL-57020