Abstract

The selection of solar shading should always be one of the first steps in the design of HVAC systems, as the demand of power and use of energy is greatly influenced by solar shading. This Guidebook gives a solid background on the physics of solar radiation and its behaviour in windows with solar shading systems. The book also gives practical guidance for the selection, installation and operation of solar shading, and for future trends in the integration of HVAC systems with solar control.