Glass curtain facades causing soaring cooling costs in modern buildings.
The article discusses how modern building facades, especially glass curtain facades in office buildings, can lead to increased cooling loads due to excessive heat gain. This can result in inefficient energy consumption and discomfort in indoor spaces. The researchers aim to reduce cooling loads by developing new approaches to design transparent facades that better respond to comfort conditions. They highlight the importance of considering location-specific factors and spatial needs in facade design to improve energy efficiency and user comfort.