Evaluation of energy saving potential of IR reflective walls combined with IR heaters using EnergyPlus

• Lower air temperature while maintaining thermal comfort through increased radiant temperature. • First time EnergyPlus model for quantifying energy saving potential of novel heating approach using IR reflective walls and IR heaters. • EnergyPlus simulations with IR reflective walls and IR heaters. • Implementing control function derived from experiments in climate test chamber. • Investigating 32 scenarios to identify those conditions of best energy performance.