High Energy-Efficient Windows with Silica Aerogel for Building Refurbishment: Experimental Characterization and Preliminary Simulations in Different Climate Conditions

The paper deals with the potential of high energy-efficient windows with granular silica aerogel for energy saving in building refurbishment. Different glazing systems were investigated considering two kinds of granular silica aerogel and different glass layers. Thermal transmittance and optical pro...

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Main Authors: Cinzia Buratti, Elisa Moretti, Michele Zinzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/7/1/8