Development of a window system for the optimization of the energy gain in solar architecture

Objective

The progressive spread of solar architecture is increasing the demand for suitable windows. The aim of the research-project is the development of an adaptable window-system for various situations (orientation of the facade, climate zone, wind exposure), which makes possible an optimisation of the energy gain through the window as part of a solar facade. Heat insulation, protection against the sun and ventilation control should be specifically alterable by the integration of variable elements (like special roller blinds, daylighting elements, ventilation elements) into the window to meet the seasonally changing requirements. The new window-system contributes to the development of higher standards for windows moreover the cooperation of companies from several countries would lead to a faster market penetration of these standards.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › earth and related environmental sciences › atmospheric sciences › climatology › climatic zones

Programme(s)

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

Topic(s)

• 02010104 - Development of "smart" components for integration into the building envelope

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

EAW - Exploratory awards

Coordinator

HOLZWURM-Möbelhandelsgesellschaft M.B.H.

Address

28,schrattenbruck
3390 Melk
Austria

Participants (3)

ERTL GmbH Ingenieurbüro für Bauphysik und Fernstertechnik

Austria

Address

8,oberbachham
4064 Oftering

LAPARO Inhaber Rudolf Laustroer

Germany

Address

88,kapellenweg
33415 Verl

Technische Universität Wien

Austria

Address

13,karlsplatz 13
1040 Wien