Good news on skylight performance

Journal Article · Tue Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Sol. Age; (United States)

OSTI ID:5929690

Lewis, D

The effects of skylights on heating, cooling and lighting loads are examined using both winter and summer energy analysis. It is concluded that, in mild climates, skylights can save energy in summer and winter; in colder and cloudier climates, there may be a loss of energy in the winter but a savings in summer. The optimum skylight area is discussed for home and commercial applications. Glazing options (single, double, or triple), heat loss, air leakage, and condensation control are considered as well as ratio of glazing area to roof opening area, installation requirements, operation, and cleaning. An example skylight analysis is carried out for a Safeway supermarket in Tempe, Arizona. A list of skylight manufacturers and a source of additional information are provided. (MJJ)

• Research Organization: KLR Engineering, Keene, NH
• OSTI ID: 5929690
• Journal Information: Sol. Age; (United States), Journal Name: Sol. Age; (United States) Vol. 8:2; ISSN SOAGD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320101* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Residential Buildings-- (-1987)
320104 -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Commercial & Industrial Buildings-- (-1987)
BUILDINGS
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
DAYLIGHTING
DESIGN
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY LOSSES
HEAT GAIN
HEAT LOSSES
HOUSES
LIGHTING LOADS
LOSSES
MANUFACTURERS
OPTIMIZATION
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SEASONAL VARIATIONS
SKYLIGHTS
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
VAPOR CONDENSATION
VARIATIONS