Spectral Selectivity in Building Envelope Materials
Language: English
Published by Wiley, 2026
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- Title
- Spectral Selectivity in Building Envelope Materials
- Author
- Julian Wang|Chao Shen|Vivien Lin Lu
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1394331541
- ISBN 13
- 9781394331543
Advance building energy efficiency through spectrally selective envelope materials
Materials that selectively absorb, reflect, or transmit solar radiation by wavelength offer significant potential for reducing building energy consumption. Spectral Selectivity in Building Envelope Materials: Principles and Applications provides a rigorous treatment of these materials, connecting fundamental building science and engineering principles with real-world implementation across diverse climate zones and building types.
Detailed case studies demonstrate how spectrally selective paints, coatings, and glazing systems manage heat and light transfer across building envelopes, reducing cooling loads in summer and heating demands in winter. Dedicated sections address integration with renewable energy systems, including photovoltaic and radiative cooling applications. Future research directions identify emerging opportunities for next-generation material development.
Readers will also find:
- Methods for characterizing transmittance, reflectance, and absorptance properties of envelope materials across relevant wavelength ranges in laboratory settings
- Strategies for specifying spectrally selective coatings and glazing in both new construction and retrofit building projects
- Analysis of thermal comfort improvements achievable through wavelength-dependent solar radiation management in residential and commercial buildings
- Discussion of environmental performance metrics linking material selection to measurable reductions in operational energy use and carbon footprint
- Guidance on evaluating material durability, cost-effectiveness, and lifecycle performance for long-term spectrally selective envelope applications
Designed for civil engineers, construction practitioners, and building science researchers, this reference delivers the technical depth required to evaluate, specify, and implement spectrally selective materials. Advanced students in architectural engineering and building technology will also find it a rigorous resource for coursework and thesis research.
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About the Author
JULIAN WANG, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at Penn State University. His research centers on spectrally selective materials and sustainable building practices, with over 120 published journal papers advancing the field of energy-efficient building design and envelope performance.
CHAO SHEN is a Professor in the Department of Building Technology at Harbin Institute of Technology. His work focuses on advanced building materials and their role in optimizing energy performance, thermal regulation, and occupant comfort within the built environment.
VIVIEN LIN LU is a Professor in the Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Her research encompasses building energy systems and environmental engineering, contributing to advances in sustainable design and thermal performance of building envelopes across diverse climatic conditions.
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