Analysis of Growing Plants in Double Glass Curtain Walls

Abstract:

Technology of reclaiming condensed water from the thermal channel of double-pane glass curtain wall and applying the reclaimed water in micro-irrigation of natural plants was explored. Selection of plant species for the internal space of double glass curtain wall was studied to meet the ecological technological requirements of double glass curtain wall. Progressive experiment of new technology and simulated calculation of indexes were applied to obtain solar radiation consumption and finally improve indoor and outdoor thermal environment. The results showed that new technologies of applying plants in double glass curtain walls help realize ecological utilization of double glass curtain walls, further reduce energy consumption of buildings.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 726-731)
• Pages: 4484-4487
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.726-731.4484
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Xiang Dong Xiao, Li Dong, Qi Xiang Zhang, Xiao Dong Liu
• Keywords: Application, Condensed Water Reclaiming, Double Glass Curtain Wall, Ecology, Growing Plant, Ventilation

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