Energy saving in buldings through shading devices

Abstract

This project investigates the possibility of energy saving in buildings with the application of shading devices.At the beginning of this projectf the author studied and presented the principlesf the importance and the effect of solar radiation in buildings. Furthermoref an existing computer programme was used to investigate the overall effect of overhangsf reveals and fins on the thermal load of a detached residence at Makedonitissaf Nicosia. In additionf various trial cases were fed to the computer programme in order to determine whether better utilisation of solar energYf during the warm months (Junef JulYf Augustf September) could take placef and whether optimisation of solar energy received could be achieved during the cold months ie. , November, December, January and February. FinallY an economic feasibility study was performed following the suggestion of alternations for thermal load improvement.