This paper discusses an improved approach to the Trombe wall: insulated panel is installed on inner side, and vents are at top bottom connect outer air layer with interior. Direct current (DC) fans in upper for stable control of circulation. The study first analyzed thermal performance this composite wall, which heat load was 27.3% less compared classic wall 32.1% case without wall. However, it...

The aim of the article is to describe the results of an experimental campaign based on the assessment of a heat recovery unit coupled with a dynamic window. Two fully monitored and calibrated outdoor test cells are used, in order to evaluate the energy performance and the related thermal comfort. The former presents a traditional window with double-glazing, aluminum frame and indoor blind and a...

Various studies have assessed the energy performance alterations affected by novel technology of Building-Integrated Photovoltaic in Double-Skin Facades (BIPV-DSF), while lighting tied to BIPV-DSF has not received much attention. This paper provides numerical modelling assess effect on both indoor visual condition and consumption for an office module under a typical climate United Kingdom. The ...

A cost and benefit analysis of future end-of-life vehicle glazing recycling in France: a system dynamics approach, " Resources, Conservation and Recycling, Each year, the lives of 8 million vehicles in Europe come to an end, of which France has a share of 1.8 million (ADEME 2008). Glass represents 2.9% of the weight of the typical European End of Life Vehicle (ELV) (ADEME 2007). It is a compone...

The modelling of consequences to built infrastructure when subject to blast loading is well developed; however, there is considerable uncertainty and variability with explosive loading and system response; which provides many challenges for collateral damage estimation. In this paper, structural facades are assessed – with a focus on glazing – as this is a structural and load-capacity system th...

The global increase in energy needs and environmental awareness for a more efficient use have boosted building rehabilitation to decrease consumption. installation of solar control films (SCFs) buildings with large glazing façades makes it possible reduce excessive gains through the glazing. main purpose work is assess, field experimental data, thermal luminous performances double-glazing units...

This paper reports the simulation approach and prediction of annual energy performance of PV ventilated glazing systems with daylight saving as applying to typical office environment. Our computer model was developed via the ESP-r simulation platform in association with the RADIANCE lighting software. The new attempt of using indirect interaction between the two simulation programs through dayl...

Looking at the increasing request concerning sound insulation in building, TechnoFirst@ and Saint Gobain Vitrage propose an active double-glazing window. In this partnership, TechnoFirst@ brings its experience in active control system. The product will be characterized by a global insulation never obtained. It deals with an acoustic treatment of the air volume. Modelisations have been done and ...