Evaluation of Expanded Metal Mesh Applied on Building Facades with Regard to Daylight and Energy Consumption: A Case Study of an Office Building in Taiwan

Recently, expanded metal mesh has been used on the facades of many buildings in Taiwan. Therefore, this study, we evaluated impact natural lighting and energy consumption office buildings. First, compatibility EnergyPlus DIVA simulation software with was verified using field measurements. The results show a high correlation between measurement, except for some periods direct sunlight. Then, effects window-to-wall ratio (WWR), glass, lighting. that WWR significant influence both consumption. greater WWR, saving potential glass. If SHGC glass is lower, to save air conditioning smaller, and, as result, may increase total Of 36 cases performed, three met LEED standard. case minimum achieved when = 50%, laminated clear 21% perforated ratio.