Vinyl Environmental Council / Verification of the effects of thermal and reflective insulation materials around window openings

Summary

Project description

With the aim of contributing to a low-carbon society through realization of ZEB/ZEH, this project verifies the effects of thermal and reflective insulation building materials for window openings, which have large impacts on energy consumed for the heating and cooling of buildings. We are mainly examining the effects of housing construction materials for openings, such as plastic window frames, window shutters, and awnings, on reducing energy consumption for heating and cooling, reducing CO2 emissions, and improving the indoor environment.

Technical features

The effects of building materials used for window openings, which have high thermal and reflective insulation effects, are studied through calculations based on numerical simulations and actual measurements taken at an experiment module. Studies are conducted on how to apply these building materials in ways that have large effects in reducing carbon emissions, with consideration given to lifestyles and work styles, and assumptions that these materials are also used in coordination with air conditioning control and for natural ventilation.