The impact of glazing on energy consumption and comfort

Stegou-Sagia, A; Antonopoulos, K; Angelopoulou, C; Kotsiovelos, G

dc.contributor.author	Stegou-Sagia, A	en
dc.contributor.author	Antonopoulos, K	en
dc.contributor.author	Angelopoulou, C	en
dc.contributor.author	Kotsiovelos, G	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:27:25Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:27:25Z
dc.date.issued	2007	en
dc.identifier.issn	0196-8904	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/18442
dc.subject	buildings	en
dc.subject	energy consumption	en
dc.subject	end uses	en
dc.subject	thermal comfort	en
dc.subject.classification	Thermodynamics	en
dc.subject.classification	Energy & Fuels	en
dc.subject.classification	Mechanics	en
dc.subject.classification	Physics, Nuclear	en
dc.title	The impact of glazing on energy consumption and comfort	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1016/j.enconman.2007.07.005	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2007.07.005	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2007	en
heal.abstract	Given the importance of buildings on the energy balance in Greece, an attempt has been made to study their energy behaviour and thermal comfort. Our primary purpose is to provide an estimation of the building's energy consumption and examine how this affects the comfort conditions. This includes the definition of thermal conditions acceptable for various activities at different times of day during each month of the year. We cannot underestimate the value of real measurements and observations of the building's energy systems, but such data are not always available. The best opportunities for improving energy performance occur early in the design process. Our simulation results can give an indication on which end uses are the most energy consuming, the "weaknesses" of a building and thus urge the owner or engineer to take effective conservation energy measures. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	en
heal.publisher	PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD	en
heal.journalName	ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1016/j.enconman.2007.07.005	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000250910500013	en
dc.identifier.volume	48	en
dc.identifier.issue	11	en
dc.identifier.spage	2844	en
dc.identifier.epage	2852	en