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

[D. Charlie Curcija]

WINDOW6 can model window systems with blinds and general shading devices.
Version 3.1 which is planned for release before the end of this month (next
few days) incorporate model for woven shades, which would be used for fabric
mesh.  The program will give you specific answer for your glazing system and
particular blind or shade.  You can download WINDOW6 from
http://windows.lbl.gov/software/window/6/w6_getacopy.asp and in a few days
there will be version 6.1

 

Charlie Curcija

DesignBuilder Software

18 Tanglewood Rd.

Amherst, MA 01002

 

Tel: (413) 256-4647

Fax: (413) 256-4823

cell: (413) 575-3487

email:  <mailto:curcija at designbuildersoftware.com>
curcija at designbuildersoftware.com

web: http://www.designbuildersoftware.com
<http://www.designbuildersoftware.com/> 

 

 

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From: BLDG-SIM at gard.com [mailto:BLDG-SIM at gard.com] On Behalf Of Alec Stevens
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 3:01 PM
To: BLDG-SIM at gard.com
Subject: [BLDG-SIM] effect of window blinds on solar heat gain

 

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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