Conference Paper

Proceedings of BSA Conference 2013: 1st Conference of IBPSA-Italy

Multi-objective optimisation of external shading devices for energy efficiency and visual comfort

Gianluca Rapone, Onorio Saro, Giovanni Zemella

Abstract: In highly glazed office buildings, external shading devices represent a valuable option to limit solar gains and achieve better thermal performance during the summer. At the same time they impact the visual comfort of the occupants by reducing the clear view to the outside. Depending on the location of the building, maximising the external view may represent a key driver for the definition of the fa
Pages: 191 - 198
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