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Title:
SAGE Electrochromatic
Glazing - Dynamic Control of Solar Energy
Division 8
Presented by Lee Seaman
Electrochromic glazing is electronically tintable
and programmable glass that allows the highest possible dynamic
control of solar heat and light through windows, while preserving
the natural light and views to the outside that are essential to
human health and performance.
Lighting, heating and cooling consume at least 65 percent of the
energy used in a typical building, and effectively controlling solar
heat gain has a major impact on all three factors. This course
details how electrochromic glazing works as a dynamic energy valve,
to meter, regulate and make optimum use of solar energy coming into
a building. Animations of electrochromic glazing working in real
spaces illustrate creative designs using zoning, variable tinting,
and control strategies based on daylighting, scheduling, glare
control and flexible overrides for occupant needs.
Even many ambitious daylighting designs intended to bring natural
light into spaces are undermined or even
negated
by occupants dealing with heat, glare and discomfort. Electrochromic
glazing offers unique opportunities for creating a productive,
sustainable space that responds dynamically to its occupants and to
changing conditions, inside and outside, throughout the day, the
year and the life of the building.
This presentation offers one AIA/CES credit and is GBCI approved for
one CE hour.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course you will
be able to:
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Explain the impact of glazing
on energy consumption in buildings and compare available
solutions.
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Analyze the energy and
environmental benefits of electrochromic dynamic glazing.
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Examine the sustainability
and human factor aspects of electrochromic dynamic glazing in
buildings, in addition to energy savings.
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Recognize key considerations
in designing and specifying electrochromic glazing to achieve
maximum performance, including potential contribution to LEED
points.
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