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Window performance and building energy use. Some technical options for increasing energy efficiency

Author
Selkowitz, S.
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1985
Springfield, Va.: National Technical Information Service, [approximately 1985]
Physical Description
microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm

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Summary
Window system design and operation has a major impact on energy use in buildings as well as on occupants' thermal and visual comfort. Window performance will be a function of optical and thermal properties, window management strategies, climate and orientation, and building type and occupancy. In residences, heat loss control is a primary concern, followed by sun control in more southerly climates. In commercial buildings, the daylight provided by windows may be the major energy benefits but solar gain must be controlled so that increased cooling loads do not exceed daylighting savings. Reductions in peak electrical demand and HVAC system size may also be possible in well-designed daylighted buildings.
Report Numbers
DE86009924; LBL-20213; EEB-W-86-05; CONF-8504174-4
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Collection
NTIS collection.
Note
DOE contract number: AC03-76SF00098
OSTI Identifier 5912974
Research organization: Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA).
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