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Window performance factors

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DOIResolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.4224/40001238
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  1. National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
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ConferenceBuilding Science Insight 1988: Window Performance and New Technology: 1988, Canada
SubjectMoisture performance; lighting; windows; light transmission; thermal properties; sound propagation; fire performance; strength of materials; air tightness; natural ventilation; security windows; durability
Abstract
This paper examines the performance requirements to consider in the process of window selection. These include: windows as energy filters for the space (light transmission and access to view, thermal performance and sound transmission) -- windows as part of the building envelope ( structural strength, fire performance, airtightness and water penetration) -- windows as a building component ( operation and natural ventilation strategies, security, long term durability).
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  • Proceedings, Institute for Research in Construction, National Research Council Canada 15: 17–28.
LanguageEnglish
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IdentifierBSI-88(2)
NRC numberNRCC 29348(2)
NRC-IRC-4437
NPARC number20329009
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