Impact of window wall ratio in office building envelopes on operational energy consumption in the temperate climatic zone of India

Abstract
The construction of predominantly glazed facades in commercial buildings has become a standard practice in India irrespective of the climate and in particularly in cities such as Bangalore, an Indian IT hub with temperate climate. In recent decades, urbanisation has been rapid and fully glazed buildings have increased, resulting in high energy consumption and demand. The development and implementation of energy efficiency codes and initiatives can help ensure a sustainable future ...