COOLGLASS - Innovative heating and cooling glazing with sun protection, privacy protection and glare protection

Objectives and work programme

The objective of this research project is to develop innovative glazing that combines the functions of triple insulation glazing, an adjustable panel heating and cooling system, and intelligent sun protection in a single component; COOLGLASS. The energy required to operate the system is provided in part by the COOLGLASS itself by way of integrated photovoltaic elements. This novel glazing system offers users the opportunity to create a comfortable and healthy interior climate for living spaces and workplaces. Moreover, it offers tailored and needs-oriented regulation of the interior temperature in both summer and winter, and also allows the solar radiation intensity and privacy protection to be regulated. As such, the potential areas of implementation for COOLGLASS include private residential and office buildings, as well as hospitals, schools and nurseries, where the comfort of the users is a high priority.
In order to develop the multifunctional triple-layered insulation glazing, comprehensive inspections are conducted to test the material and composite load-bearing behaviour, as well as durability. Another focus of the project is to develop systems for temperature control and sun protection. At the TU Dresden, special attention is paid to the frame for the insulated glazing and the required modifications to the adhesive bonding and sealing substances in order to ensure that it can support the additional loads from the heating and cooling of the space between the panes. To this end, component testing is conducted on both a small and large scale.

Partners

Dr. Licht GmbH, Nümbrecht

Flachglas Sachsen GmbH, Grimma

extendit digital solutions GmbH, Nümbrecht