The Complex Fenestration Construction: a practical approach for modelling windows with shading devices in ESP-r

摘要: The use of operable shading devices impacts building loads significantly. need exists for an explicit treatment window in the design energy-efficient buildings through simulation. A general framework modelling complex fenestration systems, Complex Fenestration Construction (CFC), has recently been implemented ESP-r. underlying models have developed with emphasis on computational efficiency and straightforward input requirements. capabilities are summarized, overview solar-optical thermal is given. Simulations were carried out comparing CFC ESP-r to slat-type blind EnergyPlus. results show good agreement between two simulation programs. Work ongoing expand types shade layers available CFC.