The Effect of Using Tall Windows in Buildings on the Thermal Load of the Building and Its Cost Analysis: A Comparative Case Study for Antalya and Erzurum

The 150 cm tall windows that used as the standard in residential buildings are now being replaced by 220 windows, which rapidly becoming widespread. This study examined different window types according to both type of glass well fill material double-glazed order show effect selection on energy consumption building. A comparison between Antalya and Erzurum was also made study. carried out a building model with seven floors twenty-four apartments, each has five units. heights unit were assumed be defined Type 0. Five additional increasing unit, respectively. Thermal load values calculated for all six compared other. As result, 46.7% increase area causes maximum heat loss 9.6% gain 45.1% Antalya. These bring about an average USD 1465.32 per year 581.08