Performance optimisation of advanced glazing systems in practical applications

Ziel

Objectives

The aim of the IMAGE project is to overcome some of the barriers to the implementation of advanced glazing systems in Europe: lack of information on advanced window systems behaviour within time varying environments in and around buildings and on durability and optical characteristics; need for standard routes for fully characterising practical performances, especially for managed systems and 'super-windows'; lack of integrated performance assessment tools for glazing manufacturers to assess the overall performance of advanced glazing/framing systems, and limited knowledge on how to incorporate advanced glazing systems within existing buildings where their potential is greatest.

Technical Approach

The first task will establish a standard testing procedure suitable for the evaluation of advanced glazing systems under both steady state and dynamic conditions drawing on current CEN and EN standards as well as those established for component testing within the PASSYS project. Glazing systems will be examined and components tested, including multi-glazed systems with advanced features, improved frame systems, managed systems and 'super-window systems'.
Design integration studies will be carried out with building industry professionals investigating advanced glazing options for real design projects.
A rational procedure for the estimation of uncertainty in building performance will be developped within a program independent method for the integrated performance appraisal of advanced glazing systems when associated with particular building design and climatic contexts, taking into account the potential energy savings, comfort, environmental benefits, durability and cost effectiveness.
An advanced appraisal tool will be constructed from the ESP-r and RADIANCE programs operating cooperatively.

Expected Achievements and Exploitation

A standard test procedure for the evaluation of the performance of advanced glazing systems when placed in steady state and dynamically varying environments.
Industry-relevant performance data based on experiments conducted within the (upgraded) PASSYS test cells and partner laboratories.
Real scale design studies involving leading architects from across the EU and thereby fostering the dissemination of advanced glazing technologies and know-how to key building industry decision makers.
A computer-based glazing performance assessment method which takes account of data uncertainty and product durability.
An advanced appraisal tool based on existing thermal (ESP-r) and daylighting (Radiance) programs.
A marketplace study of advanced glazing systems in commercial applications.

Programm/Programme

• FP4-NNE-JOULE C - Specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration in the field of non-nuclear energy, 1994-1998

Thema/Themen

• 0201 - RUE in buildings

Aufforderung zur Vorschlagseinreichung

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Finanzierungsplan

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Koordinator

Halcrow Gilbert Associates Ltd

Adresse

Burderop Park
SN4 0QD Swindon
United Kingdom

Beteiligte (8)

BELGIAN BUILDING RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CSTC/WTCB)

Belgien

Adresse

21-23,violetstraat 21-23
1000 Bruxelles

Building Research Establishment (BRE)

United Kingdom

Adresse

Kelvin Road
G75 0RZ East Kilbride

FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V.*

Deutschland

Adresse

Heidenhofstrasse 2
79110 Freiburg (In Breisgau)

Glaceries de Saint-Roch S.A.

Belgien

Adresse

169,rue Des Glaces Nationales
5060 Sambreville

Glaverbel SA

Belgien

Adresse

2,rue De L'aurore
6040 Jumet

Pilkington Glass Products Ltd

United Kingdom

Adresse

Hall Lane Lathom
L40 5UF Ormskirk

SWISS FEDERAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LAUSANNE

Schweiz

Adresse

Batiment Leso, Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lau
1015 Lausanne

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

United Kingdom

Adresse

Richmond Street 16
G1 1XJ Glasgow