Overhang Design Methods - Optimal Thermal and Daylighting Performance (Paperback, 1st ed. 2022)

It is estimated that windows in office buildings are responsible for one third of energy used for their heating and cooling. Designing window shading that balances often contradictory goals of preventing excessive heat gains in hot periods, without compromising beneficial heat gains in cold periods or visual comfort in indoor spaces of modern buildings with highly glazed facades, is an interesting multi-objective optimisation problem that represents an active research topic in the field of building energy and daylighting. Window overhangs are the simplest and most traditional shading devices that are easy to install, highly cost-effective, require low or no maintenance and offer unobstructed views outside. This book provides a review of overhang design methods for optimal thermal and daylighting performance. It starts with a historical overview of methods based on solar positions and shading masks. Next it discusses current research methodology, including shading calculation methods, ways of quantifying thermal and daylighting overhang effectiveness and the use of multi-objective optimisation approaches, together with the case studies that employ them. It further covers methods for designing innovative overhang types such as NURBS outlined overhangs and PV integrated dynamic overhangs. The appendix classifies published overhang case studies according to major climate type and latitude of their locations. As such, the book presents a valuable resource for understanding subtle nuances of interaction between solar radiation, shading devices and indoor comfort. The intended target audience are building energy researchers interested in optimisation of window shading devices.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin:	Singapore
Series:	SpringerBriefs in Architectural Design and Technology
Release date:	September 2022
First published:	2022
Authors:	Sanja Stevanovic
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	80
Edition:	1st ed. 2022
ISBN-13:	978-981-19-3011-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Architectural structure & design Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > General Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Computer modelling & simulation Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Materials science > Engineering thermodynamics
LSN:	981-19-3011-2
Barcode:	9789811930119

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