[BLDG-SIM] effect of window blinds on solar heat gain

[Alec Stevens]

Hi,

Does anyone have any source that documents the effect of (interior) window
blinds on solar heat gain?

We are working on a project with motorized blinds that would respond to a
photocell.  The blinds are a fabric mesh that allows 40% visible
transmittance.

 

Has anyone used a reliable factor to account for any reduction in solar heat
gain from this type of window blind?

 

Thanks for any info that you may have!

 

Sincerely,

Alec Stevens, PE, LEED AP

DMI

450 Lexington St., Newton, MA 02466

p: 617-527-1525 x105 f: 617-527-6606

e: astevens at dmiinc.com

 



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