• Glazing in Commercial Buildings—The Balance between Cost and Energy Consumption

Glazing in Commercial Buildings—The Balance between Cost and Energy Consumption

ASHRAE , 2018

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This paper explores the balance between reducing energy use and intial costs over the life cycle of glazing options. More specifically, this paper discusses the results of parametric analysis on a calibrated building energy model of a single-story office building with multiple glazing options, including: double or triple glazed insulated glazing units (IGU), low-emissivity (low-e) coatings, window-to-wall ratios (WWR), and gas fillers. The model was used to predict energy consumption; Skanska performed detailed cost estimates to provide upfront costs; and the model’s results were combined with typical energy costs to estimate long- term costs.

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