Energy-Saving Potential of Building Envelope Designs in Residential Houses in Taiwan

The key factors in the energy-saving design of a building’s exterior in Taiwan are the thermal performance of the roof and window glazing. This study used the eQUEST software to investigate how different types of roof construction, window glasses and sunshield types affect the energy consumption in...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Chi-Ming Lai, Yao-Hong Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-11-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/4/11/2061/