IMPROVEMENT OF THERMAL, LIGHTING, VISUAL ENVIRONMENTS AND ENERGY-SAVING PERFORMANCE BY WINDOW DESIGN AND WINDOW TREATMENT OPERATION IN DETACHED HOUSES ON NARROW SITES

The importance of window design and window treatment operation has increased due to the growing need for energy efficiency in the residential sector. This study focuses on the impact of window design and window treatment operation on energy efficiency and the thermal, lighting, and visual environments. In this paper, after comparing the passive potential of some typical detached house models including a model on a narrow site which is increasing in city area. We demonstrate the effect of window design and window treatment operation using simulation. We also aim to present valuable information for both designers and occupants.