CBD-39. Solar Heat Gain Through Glass Walls
Any building that has 50 per cent or more of its outside walls made of glass will have sufficient solar heat gain during some hours of the day in spring and fall to require cooling, even though the outside air
A review of reflected sunlight from buildings: problems and challenges
Studies have investigated the effect of glass curtain walls on reflected sunlight, revealing that such materials can become potential sources of glare within the visual field (Abdelwahab et al.,
Quantitative study of reflection of sunlight by a glass curtain wall
This paper focuses on analysis of the experimental results and the cause of the visual masking effect due to the reflection of sunlight from a glass curtain wall and on the method of quantitative calculation
Feasibilities of Using Energy–Efficient Glass Walls in Air
Using low thermal resistance of glass wall leads to increase the rate of heat loss by conduction or increase the rate of transfer through building by solar radiation.
Examining Glazed Facades as Climate Contributors: Assessing Solar
This research is trying to find out how solar radiation absorbed and reflected by a glazed facade increases the atmospheric temperature, hence contributing to climate change. A pilot case
Understanding Reflected Solar Energy of Glazing Systems in
Perfectly flat glass will reflect light and solar energy. Glass may deflect due to a variety of environmental factors (see section below) that may lead to the concentration of this reflection in a localized area.
Types of Glazing for Passive Solar
Trying to decide on adaquate glazing for the south face, which will be entirely windows, with the north and most of the east and west walls bermed. The south glaze front will be tilted to 68'' to maximize
Curtain Walls & Spandrels
Traditionally used to cover building structures, our opaque spandrel photovoltaic glass delivers superior energy efficiency with high solar energy yield, thanks to its dense solar cell integration.
Assessing urban solar glare from glass curtain walls: Effects of street
High-reflectivity glass in urban high-rises, driven by energy efficiency and aesthetics, creates unforeseen sustainability concerns through daytime solar glare. Reflected sunlight affects
Theoretical Study on Impact of Solar Radiation Heat Gain on Thermal
With rapid global urbanization, glass curtain wall buildings have been widely adopted due to aesthetics and natural lighting. However, during summer time, intense solar radiation leads to