Friedman, A and Cammalleri, V (1997) Selection criteria for energy-efficient windows. Building Research & Information, 25(4), pp. 234-238. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
Windows are a weak link in the thermal performance of a building envelope, and represent an important investment in the construction or renovation of any dwelling. This paper outlines some factors which affect a window unit's energy performance and introduces general guidelines for its selection, installation and integration into a Canadian domestic dwelling. Significant reductions in heat loss using higher quality windows can achieve a payback period of 3.5 years.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Canada; component life cycle; costing; energy; guidance for designers; heat losses; housing; payback period; selection criteria; warmth; windows |
| Index terms: | payback, costing, window, integration, renovation, energy performance, selection criteria, designer, building envelope, Canada, housing, life cycle, thermal performance |
| Subjects: | architectural elements, economic analysis, profession, accounting and finance, tendering, construction type, organizational analysis, Geography, renovation and retrofit, value management, energy systems |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Project Management, Cost Management, Sustainability, Organizational Design, Procurement, Business Strategy, Geographical Context, Design Practice, Roles and Professions, Construction Technology |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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