Essays about: "Electrochromic Window"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Electrochromic Window.

  1. 1. Smart window in Sweden : A comparative analysis of an office buildingsimulation model with conventional windows, andelectrochromic windows, based on Miljöbyggnadcertification criteria

    University essay from KTH/Tillämpad termodynamik och kylteknik

    Author : Marcus Waldron; [2017]
    Keywords : IDA ICE; Miljöbyggnad; Electrochromic window; Smart window;

    Abstract : The building sector is one of the sectors that consume most energy in Sweden. Sweden aims thereby to reduce energy use in buildings by 20% by 2020 and 50% by 2050. To achieve these goals, more energyefficient buildings must be produced, and more energy-efficient measures must be implemented on existing buildings. READ MORE

  3. 2. Energy Performance of Dynamic Windows in Different Climates

    University essay from KTH/Byggnadsteknik

    Author : Hannes Reynisson; [2015]
    Keywords : IDA ICE; Building Energy Simulation; Electrochromic Window; Smart Window; Window Shading;

    Abstract : The European Union (EU) has expressed determination of reducing its energy consumption and the EU’s 2010 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive states that all new buildings must be nearly zero energy by the end of the year 2020. Dynamic or “smart” windows have been shown to be able to reduce HVAC energy consumption, lighting energy and peek cooling loads in hot climates in the US but it is difficult to find any work concerned with colder climates. READ MORE

  4. 3. Managing the Difficulties Related to Adoption and Diffusion of Eco-Innovations : A Case Study of Electrochromic Windows

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Avd.)

    Author : Andrea Sandin Viberg; [2013]
    Keywords : eco-innovation; innovation diffusion; innovation adoption; electrochromic window; innovationsdiffusion; miljövänliga innovationer; innovationsspridning; anammande av innovationer; elektrokroma fönster;

    Abstract : The increased determination to tackle the climate change has resulted in an increased importance of environmental friendly innovations. However, these types of products have a tendency to diffuse slowly into markets. Yet, the actual way through which firms succeed in bringing sustainable innovations to the market is relatively unexplored. READ MORE

  5. 4. Integration of Electrochromic Smart Windows in Building Automation Systems

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Marcus Hultmark Varejão; [2013]
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    Abstract : To lower energy consumption, the building industry invests in smart solutions. These solutions usually use control and automation to both increase energy efficiency and facilitate usage, and therefore attract consumers. READ MORE

  6. 5. Simulating control strategies of electrochromic windows : Impacts on indoor climate and energy use in an office building.

    University essay from Fasta tillståndets fysik

    Author : Jonatan Mäkitalo; [2013]
    Keywords : electrochromic; windows; simulating; IDA ICE; smart windows; control strategies;

    Abstract : The building sector is a one of modern society’s biggest users of energy. In turn, a building’s windows have a significant impact on its energy usage. Electrochromic windows have a thin film on one of the panes, designed to variably change the tint of the window. READ MORE