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This session focuses on the building heating and cooling load calculations. Two of the papers concentrate on the building envelop while the other discusses climatic data used in the load calculation process. The topic of envelope concentrates on alternate methods of improving building performance beyond the more conventional method of increasing insulation or decreasing window area. The climate discussion explores why the more traditional climate data is not consider accurate for today's building design. Each of these topics is important as they influence the overall building performance and the accuracy of design.

Exploring Alternatives to the Typical Meteorological Year for Incorporating Climate Change into Building Design (CH-12-C049)
Ulrike Passe, Ph.D., Associate Member, Gene Takle, Ph.D., Shannon Rabideau
This product contains: Recorded Presentation Audio (mp3) Slides (pdf)

Practical and Policy-Relevant Performance Metrics for Complex Fenestration Systems (CH-12-C050)
Shreya Dave, Student Member, Marilyne Andersen, Ph.D.
This product contains: Recorded Presentation Audio (mp3) Slides (pdf)

A Comprehensive Review of Radiant Barrier Research including Laboratory and Field Experiments (CH-12-C051)
Mario A. Medina, Ph.D., P.E., Member
This product contains: Recorded Presentation Audio (mp3) Slides (pdf)