This paper presents a methodology for optimizing skylight design with the considerations of thermal comfort, daylight availability and energy performance by integrated daylight and thermal simulation. Dynamic thermal modelling programmed IES and daylight simulation engine Radiance are used as simulation tools to study energy performance of a shopping mall atrium with a skylight on the roof ...

In the article, a physical and mathematical model of convective movement air layers between panes double-glazed window has been developed. The conducted studies analysis thermohydrodynamic processes in pane made it possible to obtain dependencies for choosing optimal distance and, if necessary, make choice single-chamber or multi-chamber glazing agricultural buildings. Experimental temperature ...

The rational thermal management of buildings is major importance for the reduction overall primary energy consumption. Smart windows are promising systems which could save a significant part this energy. Here we introduce double glazing system made with thermochromic metal-insulator transition material and glass layer separated by an air gap able to switch from its insulating conducting phase t...

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of polishing and glazing on the color and spectral distribution of monolithic zirconia. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-five monolithic zirconia specimens (16.3 mm × 16.4 mm × 2.0 mm) were fabricated and divided into 5 groups according to the number of A2-coloring liquid applications (Group I to V). Each group was divided into 3 subgroups a...

Current air-conditioning systems can reduce the fuel economy of high fuel-economy vehicles by about 50% and reduce the fuel economy of today’s mid-sized vehicles by more than 20% while increasing NOx by nearly 80% and CO by 70%. Automotive glazing has a significant impact on the peak and steady-state cooling loads of the vehicle. Glazing that reflects the infrared portion of the solar spectrum ...

Building facades have evident effects on indoor thermal comfort. Hence, the basis of a multifunctional residential building in Sydney, Australia, this research uses DesignBuilder software to optimize passive system design facades. This also analyses influences changing window glazing type, adding additional shading devices and material exterior wall Results show that number uncomfortable hours ...

Glazing for adaptive solar control is the most promising for energy efficient development, because the use of this technology in buildings can be expected to significantly impact energy use and efficiency by screening sunlight that enters a building in summer. To achieve autonomous adjustable transparency, we have developed photothermotropic material system by combining photothermal materials w...