Achieving Thermal User Comfort Through Design: A Meta-Analysis of selected BIPV Facade designs and their impact.
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Thermal User Comfort, Meta-Analysis, BIPV Facade DesignsAbstract
This meta-analysis compares the thermal user comfort performance of three of the most important Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) façade systems: Double Skin Façades (DSFs), semi-transparent BIPV façades, and ventilated opaque BIPV cladding systems. A total of 24 peer-reviewed papers were systematically examined on the basis of operative temperature drop, PMV scores, and comfort hours in a variety of climate contexts. DSFs exhibited better thermal control and climate responsiveness, registering up to 4.5°C of temperature drop and more than 82% comfort hours. Ventilated opaque systems were effective in hot-arid climates with high retrofiting potential, but semi-transparent BIPV façades were better suited for daylighting but less stable thermally. The results indicate that DSFs are the best overall, although the choice of system should be based on climate, design requirements, and performance objectives. Recommendations involve hybrid façade solutions and increased focus on passive thermal design in BIPV applications.
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