On the effect of glazing and code compliance

摘要

The trend for modern buildings to be designed with large glazing areas in the exterior envelope is becoming more popular than ever before. At the same time, the power utilities in most of Kuwait demand code compliance through targeting of peak electric requirements for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning(HVAC)systems. The lack of detailed and accurate information on the thermal performance of glazing systems coupled with limits set by the code of practice can result in bad building design with respect to indoor comfort conditions.