Solar control

Implementation and application of a new bi-directional solar modelling method for complex facades within the ESP-r building simulation program

Submitted by on Mon, 06/23/2014 - 11:22

This paper provides an overview of a new method for modelling the total solar energy transmittance. It is implemented in the ESP-r building simulation program to model complex façades such as double glazed façades with external, internal or integrated shading devices. This new model has been validated and tested for several cases.