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Development of a novel mechanical micro-engraving method for the high-aspect-ratio microstructures of an advanced window system

André Gabriel Kostro, Josef Andreas Schuler, Jing Gong, Antoine Robert Michel Delaunay

A transparent polymer film with embedded micro mirrors is developed, and it can be attached to a window glass pane for daylighting, improving visual comfort and reducing cooling load in buildings by redirecting sunlight. Despite existing cutting-edge techn ...

2018

Combined effects of daylight transmitted through coloured glazing and indoor temperature on thermal responses and overall comfort

Marilyne Andersen, Jan Wienold, Giorgia Chinazzo

This study investigates the effect of daylight transmitted through three coloured glazing types (blue, orange and neutral) on thermal responses and overall comfort, at three temperature levels (19 °C, 22 °C and 26 °C). The goal is threefold: (i) understand ...

2018

Numerical analysis of fragmentation in tempered glass with parallel dynamic insertion of cohesive elements

Jean-François Molinari, Marco Vocialta, Mauro Corrado

Tempered glass panes are subjected to high eigenstresses that induce a state of compression along the surfaces and a state of tension in the inner part. Whenever a crack reaches the tensile region, it rapidly propagates and branches in all directions drive ...

2018

Solar heat gains through train windows: a non-negligible contribution to the energy balance

Josef Andreas Schuler, Olivia Valérie Charlotte Bouvard, Luc Burnier

The sector of transportation accounts for about one third of the total energy consumption in Switzerland. A monitoring campaign of the energy consumption of a regional train revealed the critical energy-consuming systems. Heating, cooling and ventilation w ...

2018

Mobile communication through insulating windows: a new type of low emissivity coating

Andreas Schueler, Olivia Valérie Charlotte Bouvard, Luc Burnier

Building materials attenuate the microwaves used for telecommunication depending on their composition and thickness. Modern windows contain glass with a metallic coating. This might cause a low quality of cell phone reception inside some buildings. In orde ...

Elsevier2017

Laminated glazing with coloured reflection and high solar transmittance suitable for solar energy systems

Andreas Schueler, Josef Andreas Schuler, Virginie Hody-Le Caër

Laminated and etched glazing unit for architectural integration of solar energy systems comprising a substrate delimited by two main faces and a multi-layered interference filter also delimited by two main faces, one main face of said substrate being adapt ...

2017