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Future advanced windows for zero-energy homes.

Author(s) : APTE J., ARASTEH D., HUANG Y. J.

Summary

This simulation study compares today's typical residential windows, today's most efficient residential windows, and several options for advanced window technologies, including products with improved fixed or static properties and products with dynamic solar heat gain properties. Nine representative window products are examined in eight representative US climates. Annual energy and peak demand impacts are investigated. The authors conclude that a new generation of window products is necessary for zero-energy homes if windows are not to be an energy drain on these homes. Windows with dynamic solar heat gain properties are found to offer significant potential in reducing energy use and peak demands in northern and central climates, while windows with very low (static) solar heat gain properties offer the most potential in southern climates.

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  • Original title: Future advanced windows for zero-energy homes.
  • Record ID : 2006-1466
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Transactions. 2003 annual Meeting, Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Volume 109, part 2 + CD-ROM.
  • Publication date: 2003

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