Design optimization of smart glazing optical properties for office spaces

Moncef Krarti

Applied Energy, 2022, vol. 308, issue C, No S0306261921016457

Abstract: In this paper, a systematic analysis is presented to determine optimal optical properties of smart glazing to minimize energy demand for perimeter office spaces. The optimization analysis considers the impacts of design and operation conditions of commercial buildings including size and orientation of windows as well as the climate characteristics of the buildings. In addition, daylighting benefits are included in the analysis of smart glazing that can transition between clear and dark states as well as intermediate tint levels. The optimization analysis results confirm that smart glazing can provide substantial energy efficiency for office buildings when coupled with daylighting controls especially for cold climates and large windows. However, the analysis indicates that specific set of optical properties for both clear and dark states are required to achieve optimal energy efficiency benefits for smart glazing when applied to office spaces. Indeed, the presented analysis allows the identification of the optimal optical properties for smart glazing depending on several influencing factors including primarily the climate as well as the window size and orientation. Moreover, the magnitude of the annual energy savings achieved by the smart glazing depends largely on the optical properties of the static glazing type used as a reference. Using code-compliant static glazing as a reference, the energy savings incurred by smart glazing range from 1.2% to 13.3% depending on daylighting controls and climatic conditions.

Keywords: Energy Efficiency; Electrochromic glazing; Office Buildings; Smart Glazing; Windows (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.118411

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