Advanced glazing systems for retrofitting educational buildings: A comprehensive visual comfort, life cycle energy, and environmental impact

IF 7.6 1区工程技术 Q1 CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Building and Environment Pub Date : 2025-09-29 DOI:10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.113785

Sajede Karimian , Maryam Azmoodeh , Fahimeh Dokhanian , Mostafa Mohajerani

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Abstract

Glazing systems play a crucial role in building envelopes, primarily by providing visual comfort, although they are less effective in preventing heat transfer. This study focuses on three types of advanced glazing systems, investigating their impact on visual comfort and life cycle assessment in an educational building located in Qazvin, Iran, within the Hot-summer Mediterranean (Csa) Köppen climate zone. The primary objective of this study is to identify the optimal type that enhances visual comfort while reducing environmental impacts throughout the life cycle. A quantitative simulation approach was applied in this research. Data was collected using the Window software. Subsequently, energy and lighting simulations were conducted using the Ladybug Tools plugin and EnergyPlus software, and a life cycle assessment was carried out using SimaPro. The life cycle assessment utilized the Ecoinvent database and the ReCiPe method. Results indicate that the first type of Fritted glazing (16.87 %) and Microshade (10.45 %) exhibit the lowest carbon emissions and the best glare control, respectively. Moreover, the first type of Fritted glazing was found to be the most effective for providing adequate daylight. This research can assist designers and builders in making more informed decisions regarding advanced glazing systems and improving educational environment quality.

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用于改造教育建筑的先进玻璃系统：综合视觉舒适，生命周期能源和环境影响

玻璃系统在建筑围护结构中起着至关重要的作用，主要是通过提供视觉舒适，尽管它们在防止热量传递方面效果较差。本研究重点研究了三种类型的先进玻璃系统，调查了它们对位于伊朗加兹温的教育建筑的视觉舒适性和生命周期评估的影响，该建筑位于地中海炎热的Köppen气候区。本研究的主要目的是确定在整个生命周期中增强视觉舒适同时减少环境影响的最佳类型。本研究采用定量模拟方法。使用Window软件收集数据。随后，使用Ladybug Tools插件和EnergyPlus软件进行能源和照明模拟，并使用SimaPro进行生命周期评估。生命周期评估采用Ecoinvent数据库和ReCiPe方法。结果表明，第一种玻璃（16.87%）和Microshade（10.45%）的碳排放量最低，对眩光的控制效果最好。此外，第一种类型的玻璃被发现是最有效的提供充足的日光。这项研究可以帮助设计师和建筑商在先进的玻璃系统和改善教育环境质量方面做出更明智的决定。

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Building and Environment 工程技术-工程：环境

CiteScore

12.50

自引率

23.00%

发文量

1130

审稿时长

27 days

期刊介绍： Building and Environment, an international journal, is dedicated to publishing original research papers, comprehensive review articles, editorials, and short communications in the fields of building science, urban physics, and human interaction with the indoor and outdoor built environment. The journal emphasizes innovative technologies and knowledge verified through measurement and analysis. It covers environmental performance across various spatial scales, from cities and communities to buildings and systems, fostering collaborative, multi-disciplinary research with broader significance.