RADIATIVE PERFORMANCE OF LOUVRES, SIMULATION AND EXAMPLES IN ASIAN ARCHITECTURE

For most sunny climates, the presence of high thermal loads due to the effect of solar radiationreinforces the need to protect the glazing in the facades and skylights. If this is not properly donethe performance of air-conditioning systems would be compromised and the lifespan of thatglazing would result severely affected. However, depending on the type and reflective nature ofthe shading system selected, undesirable effects for ventilation, comfort and especially forday-lighting tend to occur in the rooms provided with apertures that, paradoxically, we are trying toprotect.