Solar Shading Systems: Design, Performance, and Integrated Photovoltaics

1. Auflage 2020
ISBN: 978-3-030-11616-3
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 128 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 219 g

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Energy

This is the first book to describe the development of and state of the art in solar shading devices in buildings, detailing all methods of evaluating shading systems according to thermal and visual comfort. 

The issue of energy balance in buildings is gaining importance as conventional energy sources dwindle and become more expensive. As such, environmental concerns should be considered in overall design decisions. 

The book discusses the role sun control “machines” play in controlling solar and thermal radiation. It examines their geometry, their position in relation to glazing and their operation (in the cases of movable systems) to control the heat and light entering a building, as well as how their material and color influence their performance.

This book appeals to architects and designers who are interested in efficient energy facade design.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Tsoutsos, Theocharis

Mandalaki, Maria

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Bauökologie, Baubiologie, Bauphysik, Bauchemie
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Gestaltung, Darstellung, Bautechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Energieeffizienz
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Haustechnik, Gebäudeautomatisierung
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Solarenergie, Photovoltaik
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Ökologische Aspekte in der Architektur

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Basics of Shading Design, the evolution of shading through time and the methods of evaluating appropriate shading systems according to simple geometrical rules.- 2. Geometrical and material properties of the shading system in relation to thermal gains.- 3. Basics of shading design in relation to both daylight quality and energy savings, through decreasing the amount of electric light needed.- More specific requirements for the case of office buildings, is presented.- 4. Additional parameters of energy production that shading systems with integrated PV can support is presented. Limitations and constrains of the integration of PV influencing the final performance of the devices and the aesthetics of the building.- 5. Discussion and conclusion.