Innovations in Fenestration
Advancing the next generation of high-performance glazing systems through innovative measurement methods, optical characterization, and artificial intelligence. Our research focuses on improving the evaluation, monitoring, and long-term performance of insulated glazing units (IGUs) for more energy-efficient buildings.
Project 1:
Non-invasive Spectral Analysis of IGU Using Multispectral Camera
Student(s): Rahul Aggarwal, Dami Onatayo; Industry support: WinBuild, QAI Labs & Jeld-Wen
Developing a novel method for non-instrusive, onsite measurements of reflectance and deterioration of glazing thermal performance using multi-spectral camera.
Innovation/ Patents: U.S. Non-Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 18/165,640, filed February 7, 2023
Project 2:
UAV-based Non-intrusive Building Envelope Measurements
(Fenestration, Opaque, Walls, Roofs)
Student(s): Arihant Sharma; Industry support: WinBuild, PGT Windows
Developing a novel method for non-instrusive, onsite measurements of reflectance and deterioration of glazing thermal performance using multi-spectral camera.
Patent: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-Based Non-Intrusive Building Envelope Measurement System
Project 3:
Low-cost Exterior PV Shade Attachment for Windows (2021)
SBIR Phase 1 (2023-24)
Student(s): Rahul Aggarwal, Dami Onatayo; Industry support: WinBuild
Developing a novel method for non-instrusive, onsite measurements of reflectance and deterioration of glazing thermal performance using multi-spectral camera.
Patent: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-Based Non-Intrusive Building Envelope Measurement System
