The Impact of Using Smart Windows Technique in Reducing Energy Consumption and Improving Building Performance in the Office Building

Authors

Alaa Mohamed Khalifa, Walaa Noor, Rania Elghamry

Abstract

With the world’s population increasing rapidly and industry modernization, building energy consumption is rising. Over 40% of the world's energy consumption is generated by buildings, and about 10% of this portion is consumed by office buildings through its uses of HVAC, office equipment, and lighting.Research Problem- In recent periods, Office buildings in Egypt have consumed a lot of energy to provide adequate lighting to occupants through windows, which is the reason for overheating and high thermal losses. It accounts for 60% of the building’s energy loss.Research Objective- I am conducting this study to determine whether utilizing Smart windows techniques can help reduce energy consumption and improve the building performance of office buildings in Egypt.Research Methodology-The theoretical part used to review existing theoretical Studies to collect sufficient data on Windows and how they impact energy consumption, as well as Smart Windows techniques in buildings and the differences between them.The applied part used the Design Builder software to present the effect of Electrochromic Smart windows and window orientation for office buildings in Egypt. The analysis showed that the Smart application in Egypt has improved building performance and energy consumption significantly reduced by 14%, which is a great accomplishment.Results- showed that the annual energy was reduced by 14% due to using optimally designed and controlled Smart-glazed windows.

Recommended Citation

Mohamed Khalifa, Walaa Noor, Rania Elghamry, Alaa (2023) "The Impact of Using Smart Windows Technique in Reducing Energy Consumption and Improving Building Performance in the Office Building," Journal of Engineering Research: Vol. 7: Iss. 4, Article 5.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/erjeng/vol7/iss4/5