Assessment of the Economic and Environmental Impact of Double Glazed Façade Ventilation Systems in Mediterranean Climates

Free convection is the most often used method in order to reduce solar load gains on a building with double glazed façades (DGFs). However, depending on the climate factors, the thermal performance of a DGF may not be satisfactory and extra energy costs are required to obtain suitable comfort condit...

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Main Authors: Pere Alavedra, Carme Valero, Eduard Egusquiza, David Valentín, Alfredo Guardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-09-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/6/10/5069