Controlling the transmission of radiant energy through windows: a novel ventilated reversible glazing system

摘要

State-of-the-art glazing systems can provide very good solutions for cold climate conditions, and fairly effective ones for warm climates. However, there is still on window system on the market that can offer the flexbility required to provide a comfortable visual environment and an efficient energy response in climates where heating is required in winter, and cooling is required in summer. This paper describes an experimental investigation of a novel glazing system, designed to voercome glare and radiation damage to interior furnishings, yet which causes no reduction in the energy efficiency to the glazed opening compared with a conventional window used in direct gain systems.