Optimized Physical Properties of Electrochromic Smart Windows to Reduce Cooling and Heating Loads of Office Buildings

Jae-Hyang Kim, Jongin Hong and Seung-Hoon Han
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Jae-Hyang Kim: Graduate School, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
Jongin Hong: Department of Chemistry, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea
Seung-Hoon Han: School of Architecture, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 4, 1-30

Abstract: The concept of smart windows that can change the properties of windows and doors in response to external stimuli has recently been introduced. Smart windows provide superior energy savings and control of indoor environments. This concept can advance sustainable architecture, and it will make it possible to connect with the fourth industry, which has developed recently. However, unlike the relevant hardware, is advancing rapidly, research on methods of adjusting smart windows is slow. Therefore, in this study, an analysis of energy use over time was conducted on electrochromic windows, one of the main types of smart windows. Through this analysis, the optimal properties of electrochromic smart windows were identified, and an operation schedule was created. In addition, energy saving rates were derived through a comparison with existing architectural windows.

Keywords: electrochromic building component; smart window; heating and cooling loads; energy consumption; sustainable energy utilization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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