Opportunities and Challenges for Performance Prediction of Dynamic Complex Fenestration Systems (CFS)

This article presents an overview of possibilities and points of attention for modelling the performance of dynamic CFS in building performance simulation software. Following a detailed analysis of the unique requirements that are associated with modelling of CFS, a comparative study of the capabili...

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Published in:Journal of facade design and engineering Vol. 6; no. 3
Main Authors: Giuseppe De Michele, Roel Loonen, Hemshikha Saini, Fabio Favoino, Stefano Avesani, Luca Papaiz, Andrea Gasparella
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Stichting OpenAccess 01-11-2018
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Summary:This article presents an overview of possibilities and points of attention for modelling the performance of dynamic CFS in building performance simulation software. Following a detailed analysis of the unique requirements that are associated with modelling of CFS, a comparative study of the capabilities in different software implementations is presented. In addition, we present on overview of state-of-the-art approaches to obtain the necessary Bi-directional Scattering Distribution Functions (BSDF), involving experimental characterisation, databases, and component-level ray-tracing approaches. The second part of the paper provides a detailed discussion of a case study of a high reflective lamella system. This case study complements the review with hands-on information from a practical example and highlights the importance of developing models at the right level of complexity, taking into account the type of questions that the simulation intends to answer and the required accuracy level to do so.
ISSN:2213-302X
2213-3038
DOI:10.7480/jfde.2018.3.2531