Lifecycle CO2 Reduction by Implementing Double Window Casement Systems in Residential Units in Korea

This study investigated lifecycle CO 2 (LCCO 2 ) emission reductions through application of double-window casement systems (DWCS) in residential units in Korea, compared with conventional single windows (SWs). The DWCS is a double window system that is energy-efficient, reducing energy consumption during operation. However, this system incorporates increased embodied CO 2 emissions. We evaluated LCCO 2 reductions associated with use of the DWCS by calculating CO 2 emissions during space conditioning as well as the embodied CO 2 emissions of the DWCS. The results showed that use of DWCS in a residential unit during the cooling season had 26.2 and 27.4 t CO 2 fewer emissions than SWs in the natural ventilation and minimum ventilation modes, respectively. Although implementation of DWCS is expected to substantially reduce LCCO 2 emissions, the large embodied CO 2 emissions of the aluminum frame reduce the benefits of the DWCS.

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