Title: A review and classification of conventional, advanced, smart and multifunctional glazing technologies for low-carbon building applications

Authors: Pinar Mert Cuce; Tamer Guclu; Erdem Cuce

Addresses: Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Zihni Derin Campus, 53100 Rize, Turkey ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Bayburt University, Dede Korkut Campus, 69000 Bayburt, Turkey ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Zihni Derin Campus, 53100 Rize, Turkey; Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Birmingham City University, B4 7XG, Birmingham, UK; University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India

Abstract: In this study, various smart window technologies are introduced, examined in terms of energy efficiency, and their advantages over existing conventional windows are presented. Smart window technologies used today are more energy efficient than traditional single and double-glazing windows. It is possible to achieve up to 80% energy savings in building heating/cooling costs compared to traditional window technologies, with a correctly selected and applied smart window technology depending on various external factors such as building facade, climatic conditions and window area. Therefore, smart windows technologies play a leading role in the realisation of nearly/zero energy building goals.

Keywords: smart glazing; multifunctional glazing; glazing coating; U-value; low-carbon buildings.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGW.2025.145108

International Journal of Global Warming, 2025 Vol.35 No.2/3/4, pp.261 - 280

Received: 29 Jun 2023
Accepted: 10 Feb 2024
Published online: 19 Mar 2025 *

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