Novel window technologies and the Code for Sustainable Homes in the UK

B. Mempouo; E. Cooper; S. B. Riffat

doi:10.1093/ijlct/ctq013

Novel window technologies and the Code for Sustainable Homes in the UK

B. Mempouo, E. Cooper, S. B. Riffat

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Abstract

Windows are extremely useful multi-function devices which provide views, ventilation and passive solar gain, a means of escape, security and daylight gain. However, they can have a negative impact on a home's energy efficiency, particularly when the window area is large, and play a significant role in determining the heating and cooling load of a building. It has been estimated that around 47% of the heat lost from building envelop occurs through windows. This paper summarizes the impact of the Low Carbon Homes Program in terms of future requirements and areas of future research for windows' performance and investigates new window technologies that could help to meet these requirements.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	167-174
Number of pages	8
Journal	International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies
Volume	5
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctq013
Publication status	Published - Dec 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Code for Sustainable Homes
Low carbon homes
Window energy rating
Window heat loss
Window technology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Civil and Structural Engineering
Architecture
General Environmental Science

UN SDGs

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