Types of architectural glass to improve the energy efficiency of glass buildings

Voronkova, Ivanna

doi:10.22630/aspa.2022.21.3.24

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“…This suggests that the technology for producing solar control glass needs further research and improvement. An alternative is smart glass (or electrochromic glass), which changes from semi-transparent to transparent and vice versa when an electric current is applied, without changing the light transmission [27]. Electrochromic glass can be part of a healthy building strategy, providing access to daylight throughout the day without glare or excessive heat [36].…”

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“…The nature of glass is to allow sufficient daylight into a room, to create visual connections with the surroundings, and to give the room a spatial infinity and fluidity. No other material gives such an immediate visual effect [27].…”

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“…Manufacturers of glass materials used in the building industry today offer a wide range of products: solar control glass, thermal insulation glass, soundproofing glass, self-cleaning glass, toughened glass, transparent photovoltaic (PV) glass, etc. Glass can be transparent, translucent, laminated, tinted, and even 'smart' [27]. Smart glass can help architects achieve their sustainability goals by reducing the amount of electricity needed for indoor lighting, lowering cooling costs, and promoting the health and well-being of building occupants [28].…”

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The Use of Transparent Structures to Improve Light Comfort in Library Spaces and Minimize Energy Consumption: A Case Study of Warsaw, Poland

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Light plays a key role in shaping the quality and atmosphere of interior spaces, and its importance and contradictions are amplified in the design of libraries. This study focuses on the problems associated with both insufficient natural light and excessive light. In both cases, visual discomfort is the result. The reason for these problems lies in the use of translucent structures with different parameters and properties in library architecture. This study analyzed the lighting environment in the main reading rooms of two university libraries in Warsaw. The research methods were based on a field survey of objects and an analysis of the architectural and construction parameters of the premises, as well as the physical and mechanical properties of various types of translucent materials used in the reading rooms. The results of this study shed light on the relationship between the interior space of the reading room and the geometry of transparent structures, as well as the effectiveness of daylighting in libraries in the natural conditions of Warsaw. The key point of the present study was to recognize the critical role that transparent materials and structures play in mitigating potential operational problems in library spaces. Wise selection of these elements at the design stage can help minimize problems related to thermal energy regulation, ventilation control, acoustic insulation, and increased visual comfort. The importance of this research area lies in its potential to optimize library buildings by increasing energy efficiency and reducing reliance on artificial lighting, heating, and air conditioning. Careful consideration of transparent materials at the design stage promises long-term benefits in the form of sustainable library spaces that not only meet functional requirements, but also contribute to a more environmentally conscious architectural landscape.

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