Review of Existing Window Energy Rating Systems and Outline of Possible Systems for the UK

摘要: Glazing plays a critical role in the energy performance of buildings, and hence emission greenhouse gases. Systems that are used for measuring glazing vary from simple centre-pane U values, to sophisticated systems based on numerical simulation radiative, convective conductive heat flows, solar visible light transmission control overheating, backed by physical measurement. The goals any rating system accuracy, climatic independence transparency, coupled with low cost resistance cheating. authors argue more window can have profound impact long term development frame technology, fostering market differentiation technical development. This paper reviews different currently use worldwide makes proposals UK system. Such development, leading widespread availability clear, reliable consistent information, is likely positive both value volume buildings.