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Notes from the land of frosted glass

Journal Article · · Home Energy; (USA)
OSTI ID:7011592
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  1. Waseda Univ., Tokyo (Japan)
Technological advances in heating, cooling, and insulation of Japanese homes are described. Since electricity and natural gas are very expensive, development of fabrics for clothing that provide warmth without weight is a major thrust in the country. Advanced window technologies have been slow to catch on since most homes feature frosted glass for privacy and the emissivity of the glass is probably higher than that of clear glass.
OSTI ID:
7011592
Journal Information:
Home Energy; (USA), Journal Name: Home Energy; (USA) Vol. 6:5; ISSN 0896-9442; ISSN HOENE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English