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CS-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
Can benifits of glass, that automatically change VLT and SHGC based on the position of the sun, be garnered in the proposed model?
Automatically controlled shades or blinds can achieve savings so I assume savings can be achieved by dynamic glass as well.
Any insight or previous project experience anyone can share is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Francesco Passerini
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October 15, 2014 - 3:50 am
In my opinion, if the software that you use can model the real behavior of the glass, you have to model it. The software shall comply with G2.2. Otherwise, you can develop an exceptional calculation (G2.5).
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Marcus Sheffer
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October 15, 2014 - 8:31 am
Sure you can claim the savings.
Agreed Francesco. I am not aware of any modeling software that can model this without some sort of workaround. I would certainly ask the manufacturer for assistance on modeling it.