Shading Devices Effects on the Thermal Comfort of Glassed Buildings
Author : Edikan Michael Okon
Abstract :
Given the huge potential of the construction sector, it is necessary to renovate a sizable amount of the existing structures based on the trade-offs between energy and thermal comfort. In order to do that, this study investigates how shading devices affect the thermal comfort of glazed structures. In particular, the study looked into aspects that affect shading devices' effects on a building's thermal comfort and assessed how those effects affected glazed residential buildings. A quantitative study design was used, and the research tool of choice for data collection was a questionnaire. Simple percentage analysis was used to examine the acquired data. The finding of the study revealed that roof insulation, and thermal insulation are the factors that influencing shading devices on thermal comfort of glazed building. The finding of the study also revealed that the provision of thermal insulation to the roof and exterior walls together with an update to the glazing system with double glazing showed exceptional levels of efficiency, reducing average energy usage by up to 38%. The study concluded that shading devices has effect on thermal comfort of glazed buildings.
Keywords :
Thermal, comfort, glazed, buildings
