Advanced Glazing Solutions for Energy Efficiency and Circadian Lighting Requirements in Buildings
In commercial buildings with glazing-dominant facades, challenges such as excessive heat gain, glare, and reduced availability of natural daylight significantly impact energy consumption and occupant comfort. Conventional glazing systems often fall short in addressing these issues, leading to increased cooling loads and artificial lighting dependency. This disrupts occupants circadian rhythms, affecting their health, productivity, and overall well-being.
This DRP focuses on the evaluation of advanced glazing technologies to mitigate these challenges, exploring solutions that can dynamically adapt to environmental conditions. By integrating energy and daylight simulations with performance metrics like Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), Useful Daylight Illuminance (UDI), Daylight Glare Probability (DGP), and Equivalent Melanopic Lux (EML), the study aims to analyze how these systems reduce heat gains, control glare, and support circadian-effective daylight. The findings will ensure compliance with WELL v2, EN 17037, and ECBC standards, making the research relevant to real-world applications. A Return on Investment (ROI) analysis will further validate the financial viability of these advanced solutions.
