SHGC

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solar heat gain coefficient

The fraction of normally incident solar energy that is transmitted through glazing under standard summer conditions.

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Target Value for Fenestration Assemblies (*) Climate Zone Window U-Factor Window SHGC (W/[m.sup.2]-K; Btu/[ft.sup.2] -hr-[degrees]F) 1 0.38/0.29 (0.067/0.051) 0.26/0.22 2 0.38/0.29 (0.067/0.051) 0.26/0.22 3 0.35/0.24 (0.062/0.042) 0.35/0.23 4 0.35/0.24 (0.062/0.042) 0.35/0.23 5 0.35/0.24 (0.062/0.042) 0.35/0.23 6 0.25/0.19 (0.044/0.033) 0.40/0.24 7 0.25/0.25 (0.044/0.044) 0.40/0.40 8 0.25/0.25 (0.044/0.044) 0.40/0.40 (*) Details for Glazing System Performance/Enhanced Glazing System Performance

Nationwide Savings Analysis of A Variety of Energy Conservation Measures

SHGC is not one of the most important parameters when a building with standard WWR is analysed, but in this case is different.

ENERGY EFFICIENT GLAZED OFFICE BUILDING ENVELOPE SOLUTIONS FOR DIFFERENT EUROPEAN CLIMATES

The solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) measures the amount of solar radiation that passes through the window.

Preference Evaluation System for Construction Products Using QFD-TOPSIS Logic by Considering Trade-Off Technical Characteristics

4) Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC): For climates that require a lot of heating, TDDs should have a medium to high SHGC.

Pipe in natural light with tubular daylighting devices: light tubes provide a less invasive daylighting option

The Solar Heat Gain coefficient (SHGC) for the glazing used in the selected building is 0.75, which means the amount of solar heat gain passing through the glazing is 75%.

ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION IN OFFICE BUILDINGS IN LAHORE-PAKISTAN

The SHGC is an index that determines the total quantity of solar radiation that passes through a window, while the SC shows the degree to which solar radiation is blocked.

Performance evaluation of DSC windows for buildings

Solar heat gain--expressed as the solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)--measures how much of the sun's energy that strikes the window and frame actually moves into the building as heat.

Choosing energy-efficient windows

Sweet Homes General Contracting (SHGC) has reassured the Ajman Realty Regulatory Agency (ARRA) that 200 phase one villa units on the $600m 'Ajman Uptown' project are on track for completion in September 2012.

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--a solar heat gain coefficient of the windows (SHGC);

Energy balance of a low energy house

Thermal Mass (thickness, thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity, density, internal thermal mass, and windows SHGC)

Operational versus designed performance of low carbon schools in England: bridging a credibility gap

Sometimes U and R are more effective than SHGC, and a small amount of insulation in the right place will do even more.

A tale of three cities: international healthcare architects customize processes and designs for specific locales

A second important window measurement is the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), which is the amount of solar gain a window allows.

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