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Microstructured glazing for daylighting, glare protection, seasonal thermal control and clear view

André Gabriel Kostro

The appropriate choice of glazing in a facade depends on many factors. They include amongst other criteria: location, orientation, climatic condition, energetic efficiency, usage of the building, required user comfort, and the architectural concept. On the ...

EPFL2015

Monte Carlo simulations of quantum dot solar concentrators: ray tracing based on fluorescence mapping

Jean-Louis Scartezzini, Andreas Schueler, André Gabriel Kostro

One promising application of semiconductor nanostructures in the field of photovoltaics might be quantum dot solar concentrators. Quantum dot containing nanocomposite thin films are synthesized at EPFL-LESO by a low cost sol-gel process. In order to study ...

SPIE2008

Towards microstructured glazing for daylighting and thermal control

Jean-Louis Scartezzini, Andreas Schueler, André Gabriel Kostro, Mario Geiger

Glass is a central element to modern architecture and can cover up to 100% of a building façade. The main purpose of large glazed areas is to create bright, comfortable and healthy spaces. It was shown that increasing natural light in offices reduces sickn ...

EPFL2011

Embedded microstructures for daylighting and seasonal thermal control

Nicolas Jolissaint, Jean-Louis Scartezzini, Yves Leterrier, Andreas Schueler, André Gabriel Kostro, Mario Geiger, Marina Aymara González Lazo

A novel concept for an advanced fenestration system was studied and samples were produced to demonstrate the feasibility. The resulting novel glazing will combine the functions of daylighting, glare protection, and seasonal thermal control. Coated microstr ...

Spie-Int Soc Optical Engineering2012

In-situ evaluation of high-performance glazing based on illuminance and glare

Jean-Louis Scartezzini, Marilyne Andersen, Andreas Schueler, Jan Wienold, Caroline Karmann, André Gabriel Kostro, Pietro Florio

High-technology glazing panes are designed to meet the need for natural light, while optimizing key functions such as reducing solar heat gain in spaces and/or redirecting daylight to the rear of the spaces. However, the actual performance in terms of both ...

2022

Towards comprehensive simulation and optimisation for more sustainable urban design

Darren Robinson, Jérôme Henri Kämpf, Frédéric Haldi, André Gabriel Kostro

In this paper we discuss progress that has been made in modelling of urban resource flows to support urban designers to optimise the sustainability of their design and planning proposals. In particular we consider models of (i) resource availability, (ii)e ...

2008

Light diffusion in GFRP laminates for building construction

Thomas Keller, Andreas Schueler, Julia De Castro San Roman Fest, André Gabriel Kostro, Carlos Pascual Agullo

The light diffusion of hand lay-up glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) laminates was investigated with a spectrophotometric set-up using an integrating sphere. Reinforcement weights of the laminates ranged from 410 to 3280 g/m2 and fiber volume fractions ...

2014

Development of a novel mechanical micro-engraving method for the high-aspect-ratio microstructures of an advanced window system

Josef Andreas Schuler, André Gabriel Kostro, Jing Gong

A transparent polymer film with embedded micro mirrors is developed, and it can be attached to a window glass pane for daylighting, improving visual comfort and reducing cooling load in buildings by redirecting sunlight. Despite existing cutting-edge techn ...

2018

Towards comprehensive simulation and optimisation for more sustainable urban design

Darren Robinson, Frédéric Haldi, André Gabriel Kostro

In this paper we discuss progress that has been made in modelling of urban resource flows to support urban designers to optimise the sustainability of their design and planning proposals, In particular we consider models of urban energy demand and more gen ...

BRENET2008

CFSpro: ray tracing for design and optimization of complex fenestration systems using mixed dimensionality approach

Jean-Louis Scartezzini, Andreas Schueler, André Gabriel Kostro, Mario Geiger

Advanced optical ray tracing software, CFSpro, was developed for the study and optimization of complex fenestration systems (CFSs). Using an algorithm mixing 2D and 3D approaches, accurate computation of large numbers of rays in extruded geometries can be ...

Optical Soc Amer2016

Dimensional stability analysis of a UV printed polymer microstructure for a novel glazing system

Yves Leterrier, Andreas Schueler, André Gabriel Kostro, Jing Gong, Frank Meyer

The dimensional stability of a UV printed polymer microstructure for a novel glazing system for seasonal regulation and daylighting based on a periodic array of parabolic micro-mirrors is investigated. The objectives of the work are: i) to analyze the dime ...

Elsevier2017

Microfabrication of curved sidewall grooves using scanning nanosecond excimer laser ablation

Patrik Willi Hoffmann, Josef Andreas Schuler, Georgios Violakis, André Gabriel Kostro, Jing Gong

Novel glazing with embedded micro-mirrors can significantly reduce the energy consumption due to cooling and lighting in buildings. Especially promising are large arrays of periodic micro compound-parabolic-concentrators (CPCs) with angular-selected transm ...

SPIE2018

Encapsulated Microstructures for Daylighting and Seasonal Thermal Control

Jean-Louis Scartezzini, Yves Leterrier, Andreas Schueler, André Gabriel Kostro, Marina Aymara González Lazo

2012

Location Based Study of the Annual Thermal Loads with Microstructured Windows in European Climates

Josef Andreas Schuler, André Gabriel Kostro, Sara Vanzo

Glazed envelopes can cause significant thermal energy gains or losses. The installation of a novel design of Complex Fenestration Systems (CFS), such as embedded mirrors, could significantly contribute to reduce the energy consumption. In order to determin ...

2015

Diffuse light transmittance of glass fiber-reinforced polymer laminates for multifunctional load-bearing structures

Thomas Keller, Anastasios Vassilopoulos, Andreas Schueler, Julia De Castro San Roman Fest, André Gabriel Kostro, Carlos Pascual Agullo

The diffuse light transmittance of hand lay-up glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) laminates was investigated. Spectrophotometric experiments were performed on unidirectional and cross-ply glass fiber-reinforced polymer specimens with fiber volume fracti ...

SAGE Publications2014

Glazing with embedded microstructures for daylighting and seasonal thermal control

Andreas Schueler, Josef Andreas Schuler, André Gabriel Kostro

A glazing for daylighting and seasonal thermal control, the glazing including a pane defined between an outside-oriented interface and an inside-oriented interface, the pane comprising a first component and a second component, wherein the first component h ...

2015

Optically-derived mechanical properties of glass fiber-reinforced polymer laminates for multifunctional load-bearing structures

Thomas Keller, Anastasios Vassilopoulos, Andreas Schueler, Julia De Castro San Roman Fest, André Gabriel Kostro, Carlos Pascual Agullo

This paper demonstrates how the translucency of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) laminates allows the derivation of their mechanical properties through optical measurements. Spectrophotometric, goniophotometric and tensile experiments were performed o ...

SAGE Publications2015

Potential advantages of a multifunctional complex fenestration system with embedded micro-mirrors in daylighting

Andreas Schueler, Ali Motamed, André Gabriel Kostro, Jing Gong

Proper daylighting designs in interior spaces may reduce the energy costs of electric lighting and improve the productivity of occupants. This paper reports the potential advantages of a multifunctional complex fenestration system with embedded micro-mirro ...

Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd2016

Feasibility study on a novel daylighting system with embedded micro compound parabolic concentrators (CPCs)

Jean-Louis Scartezzini, Andreas Schueler, André Gabriel Kostro, Jing Gong

A novel glazing system consisting of a polymer layer with embedded micro compound parabolic concentrators (CPCs), which is attached to a glass pane of glazing, is proposed. It aims to reduce the energy consumption due to cooling in buildings, provide dayli ...

SPIE-INT SOC OPTICAL ENGINEERING2018

Towards novel glazing with seasonal dynamics based on micro compound parabolic concentrators

Josef Andreas Schuler, André Gabriel Kostro, Jing Gong

Thermal loss and overheating caused by glazing is a key issue in reducing CO2 emission and energy consumption of buildings. A novel glazing based on micro compound parabolic concentrators (CPCs) is proposed. The glazing consists of a polymer layer with emb ...

2018