1 online resource (17 pages) : color illustrations
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. Building environmental performance criteria: Identifying performance criteria ; Heat transfer ; Solar heat gains and solar shading ; Condensation risks ; Occupants' visual comfort ; Acoustic performance ; Capital costs -- 3. Thermal modelling and the Façade Selector: External and internal design conditions ; The Façade Selector ; Additional performance comparisons ; Conclusions -- Appendix: Façade classification matrix
Summary
This publication is based on a 2 year Partners-in-Innovation (PII) project sponsored by the Department of Trade and Industry, that conducted a comprehensive study on the overall performance of highly glazed facades. -- Provided by publisher