In building facades, especially in case of office buildings usage of glass has become quite common. These facades provide a visual connectivity with the exteriors, enhance daylighting and provide better aesthetics for such spaces. Solar protection system for a glazed facade should control the direct solar radiation transmission and avoid the ill effects on occupant comfort. In this context, studies have been carried out in two open plan- conditioned office building of a warm humid climate. In situ experimental measurements accompanied by subjective surveys have been performed to evaluate the...
In building facades, especially in case of office buildings usage of glass has become quite common. These facades provide a visual connectivity with t...