A Conceptual Energy Optimization of the Building Envelope
Instructions:
- Enter building location
- Enter the four envelope parameters, using the sliders
- The annual energy/heat losses per linear meter of the envelope will be shown for two cases (conventional and thermally broken balconies)
- If energy/losses per m2 are needed, multiply the calculated losses by the envelope perimeter/length and divide by the floor area
Floor Height (m) =
Annual heat losses in kWh per meter of envelope (conventional balconies):
Annual heat losses in kWh per meter of envelope (thermally broken balconies):
Savings in % from the use of thermal breaks:
(*) the following typical linear transmittance values may be used, if no project specific ones are available
- Linear transmittance of conventional (unbroken) balconies = W/mK
- Linear transmittance of thermally broken balconies = W/mK