Post by jakir213 on Feb 20, 2024 4:25:02 GMT -5
Much has been said lately about the importance of the window. It has always been known that it is an element with a great impact on interior comfort ; Hence it is such a different element in different cultures and locations (lattices, shutters, triple glazing,...). In the past, the most common thing was to make very small windows to improve the interior temperature because, generally, they have been seen as an element of thermal losses . However, there has been a turning point that changes the history of building: at the moment in which technology has allowed carpentry and glass to have very low thermal transmittances (even lower than those of many walls), instead of making small windows to minimize thermal losses, we move to positive energy balances thanks to solar gains.
Yes, there were before too, but the thermal losses were so great that they could not be compensated. Now yes, because the windows are more insulating and it turns out that, well designed, they are a producer of heat, instead of a strainer . Thus, facades with tiny openings are replaced by those with large windows , of course, calculated to the millimeter in orientation and dimensions . Now, the window is considered a source of energy, but only when the product we are buying meets insulation and airtight performance . In UAE Phone Number this video , we have compiled the comments that industry agents made to us in relation to the role of windows. We have architects, researchers, media and construction associations. Everyone agrees that we are facing an undervalued element due to its complexity and impact on energy efficiency as well as comfort.
I am left with these statements that summarize the challenges that the window faces: “This is one of the critical points of the building envelope. The window, as well as its correctly executed installation, are very important.“ “If you do not act from the window and do not consider it as a key issue in your architectural project, it will really be very difficult for you to achieve a Building with Almost Zero Energy Consumption.” “The window as an industrial product is very sophisticated, and has very high levels of quality. The difficulty in bringing all that quality into value is the implementation and integration with the rest of the envelope.” “When we are talking about the integration of renewable energies, all openings will have to undergo a technological transformation to allow this integration within the window opening.
Yes, there were before too, but the thermal losses were so great that they could not be compensated. Now yes, because the windows are more insulating and it turns out that, well designed, they are a producer of heat, instead of a strainer . Thus, facades with tiny openings are replaced by those with large windows , of course, calculated to the millimeter in orientation and dimensions . Now, the window is considered a source of energy, but only when the product we are buying meets insulation and airtight performance . In UAE Phone Number this video , we have compiled the comments that industry agents made to us in relation to the role of windows. We have architects, researchers, media and construction associations. Everyone agrees that we are facing an undervalued element due to its complexity and impact on energy efficiency as well as comfort.
I am left with these statements that summarize the challenges that the window faces: “This is one of the critical points of the building envelope. The window, as well as its correctly executed installation, are very important.“ “If you do not act from the window and do not consider it as a key issue in your architectural project, it will really be very difficult for you to achieve a Building with Almost Zero Energy Consumption.” “The window as an industrial product is very sophisticated, and has very high levels of quality. The difficulty in bringing all that quality into value is the implementation and integration with the rest of the envelope.” “When we are talking about the integration of renewable energies, all openings will have to undergo a technological transformation to allow this integration within the window opening.