Simulation-Based Evaluation of the Impact of an Electrochromic Glazing on the Energy Use and Indoor Comfort of an Office Room Henriqueta Teixeira, A. Moret Rodrigues, Daniel Aelenei, M. Glória Gomes Energies, 2024 Electrochromic glazing alters its optical properties in the absence/presence of an electrical charge, varying from clear to dark to control daylighting and solar heat gains. This study aims to evaluate the impact of an electrochromic glazing, with indoor glare or temperature control, on the energy performance and thermal and visual comfort of an office room under three European climates, using a calibrated simulation model. The novelty of the paper lies in its combined performance assessment, using different standards and metrics. The results showed reduced climatization energy requirements with temperature control, but significantly increased artificial lighting energy use. Glare control achieved useful illuminance levels during 74–80% of working hours. Concerning temperature control, working hours within thermal comfort increased (21–43%) under a free-float regime. Moreover, the performance of this glazing was compared to that of a clear glazing with/without a reflective film and a thermochromic glazing for different solar orientations. The electrochromic glazing with glare control showed the highest energy savings (14–36%) for a western orientation, and the lowest negative impact on daylighting for a northern orientation. The best glare reduction was achieved with the reflective film. Considering the free-float regime, the electrochromic glazing, with temperature control, showed the highest increase in working hours within thermal comfort (6–9%) for a western orientation.
Performance of Solar Control Films on Building Glazing: A Literature Review Júlia Pereira, Henriqueta Teixeira, Maria da Glória Gomes, António Moret Rodrigues Applied Sciences Switzerland, 2022 Buildings with a high window-to-wall ratio tend to suffer from excessive solar gains/losses that usually result in high energy demand and discomfort for occupants. Solar control films (SCFs) are a passive solution with the potential to increase the performance of new or refurbished glazing they are applied to. This paper presents a comprehensive literature review of the performance of SCFs applied to glazing systems of buildings. Research studies with experimental, analytical and computer simulation approaches were gathered and analyzed, identifying glass and film systems, climatic conditions, energy savings and comfort performance. The research approaches and main findings of existing research studies were compared and discussed. The presence of SCFs significantly reduced indoor solar radiation and illuminance levels, particularly with reflective films applied to south-oriented glazing (northern hemisphere). Glazing systems with SCFs were reported to promote cooling energy savings compared with clear glazing in hot climates. Few studies have explored the visual and thermal comfort performance of SCFs, concluding that these films promote thermal comfort, and reduce excessive illuminance and potential glare. Furthermore, this paper helps to highlight areas of guidance for future studies on the topic.
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Assessment of the Hygrothermal Performance of Prefabricated Concrete Panel Materials for Modular Construction R Sarmento, H Teixeira, J Silva, M da Glória Gomes Biennial RILEM Youth Symposium on Building Materials and Construction, 927-936 , 2025 2025.0
Impact of Static and Dynamic Solar Control Window Films on Thermal and Visual Comfort Under European Climates H Teixeira, M Glória Gomes, A Moret Rodrigues, D Aelenei International Conference on Construction, Energy, Environment and … , 2025 2025.0
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Analise Dinâmica do Desempenho Energético de um Envidraçado Termocrómico em Diferentes Zonas Climáticas de Portugal H Teixeiraa, MG Gomesa, AM Rodriguesa, D Aeleneib Engenharia Civil UM 66 (66), 28-37 , 2023 2023.0
Multi-objective optimization of thermochromic glazing properties to enhance building energy performance GR Araújo, H Teixeira, MG Gomes, AM Rodrigues Solar Energy 249, 446-456 , 2023 2023.0 Citations: 46
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In-service thermal and luminous performance monitoring of a refurbished building with solar control films on the glazing system H Teixeira, MG Gomes, A Moret Rodrigues, J Pereira Energies 14 (5), 1388 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 11
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Thermal and visual comfort, energy use and environmental performance of glazing systems with solar control films H Teixeira, MG Gomes, AM Rodrigues, J Pereira Building and Environment 168, 106474 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 83
Numerical simulation of the performance of glazing systems with solar control window films H Teixeira, J Pereira, M da Glória Gomes, A Moret New Trends in Green Construction; UCOPRESS: Córdoba, Spain, 103 , 2019 2019.0 Citations: 2
Gene symbol: GJB2. T Matos, H Caria, H Teixeira, G Fialho Human Genetics 121 (2), 298-298 , 2007 2007.0
Small-scale F eld Study of W ndow F lms’ Impact on Dayl ght Ava lab l ty under Clear Sky Cond t ons J Pereira, MG Gomes, AM Rodrigues, H Teixeira, M Almeida
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Small-scale field study of window films’ impact on daylight availability under clear sky conditions JO Pereira, MG Gomes, AM Rodrigues, H Teixeira, M Almeida Journal of Facade Design and Engineering 8 (1), 65-84 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 15
In-service thermal and luminous performance monitoring of a refurbished building with solar control films on the glazing system H Teixeira, MG Gomes, A Moret Rodrigues, J Pereira Energies 14 (5), 1388 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 11
Solar-optical and thermal behavior of photochromic glazing: Small-scale testing under real sky conditions H Teixeira, AM Rodrigues, D Aelenei, I Ferreira, MG Gomes Construction and Building Materials 456, 139309 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 3
Numerical simulation of the performance of glazing systems with solar control window films H Teixeira, J Pereira, M da Glória Gomes, A Moret New Trends in Green Construction; UCOPRESS: Córdoba, Spain, 103 , 2019 2019.0 Citations: 2
Assessing energy, thermal and visual performance of photochromic glazing: From spectrophotometric characterization to building simulations H Teixeira, AM Rodrigues, D Aelenei, MG Gomes Energy and Buildings, 117625 , 2026 2026.0
Assessment of the Hygrothermal Performance of Prefabricated Concrete Panel Materials for Modular Construction R Sarmento, H Teixeira, J Silva, M da Glória Gomes Biennial RILEM Youth Symposium on Building Materials and Construction, 927-936 , 2025 2025.0
Impact of Static and Dynamic Solar Control Window Films on Thermal and Visual Comfort Under European Climates H Teixeira, M Glória Gomes, A Moret Rodrigues, D Aelenei International Conference on Construction, Energy, Environment and … , 2025 2025.0
Literature review of solar control smart building glazing H Teixeira, A Rodrigues Moret, D Aelenei, MG Gomes 2025.0
Solar-optical and thermal behavior of photochromic glazing H Teixeira, A Moret Rodrigues, D Aelenei, I Ferreira, MG Gomes 2024.0
Solar responsive building glazing H Teixeira, MG Gomes, AM Rodrigues, D Aelenei 2024.0
Analise Dinâmica do Desempenho Energético de um Envidraçado Termocrómico em Diferentes Zonas Climáticas de Portugal H Teixeiraa, MG Gomesa, AM Rodriguesa, D Aeleneib Engenharia Civil UM 66 (66), 28-37 , 2023 2023.0
Gene symbol: GJB2. T Matos, H Caria, H Teixeira, G Fialho Human Genetics 121 (2), 298-298 , 2007 2007.0
Small-scale F eld Study of W ndow F lms’ Impact on Dayl ght Ava lab l ty under Clear Sky Cond t ons J Pereira, MG Gomes, AM Rodrigues, H Teixeira, M Almeida
