Cleantech Daylighting Using Smart Glass: A Survey of LEEDO Accredited Professionals

摘要

Buildings are an important target of the clean technology movement. According to the U.S. Green Building Council, buildings now account for nearly forty percent of all energy consumed in the United States. Smart glass is an emerging category of high-performing glazings that can regulate the amount of light, glare and heat passing through products such as windows, doors and skylights. When used in architectural projects, these glazings offer the potential for two key daylighting benefits - reduced cooling loads and lower electricity consumption for interior illumination. This paper reports the results of a nationwide market research survey on the clean technology potential of daylighting using smart glass. Survey participants are LEEDO Accredited Professionals whose practice area is architecture. In addition to general awareness, interest and specification activity of smart glass, the study also explores the importance of various attributes of smart glass and expectations for its future use.