Comprehensive evaluation of different control strategies of electrochromic smart window on improving the building energy, visual and thermal comfort

Key Points

• Improving building energy efficiency is crucial for sustainability, and electrochromic smart windows can contribute significantly.
• The study monitors the effects of various control strategies on both thermal and visual comfort across different environments.
• Assessment employed simulations to evaluate performance metrics relevant to energy consumption and occupant comfort.
• Findings indicate that optimizing control strategies may lead to significant enhancements in overall building performance.