Architectural possibilities of using PVC window units in historical buildings

Architectural possibilities of using PVC window units in historical buildings

The work presents the possibilities of using PVC window units in the historical buildings. There are reasons of their widespread use in projects of adaptation of historical buildings for modern use. The analysis of possible replacement options of window units of the historical heritage is done accor...

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Main Authors: Konstantinov Aleksandr, Mukhin Andrey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2018-01-01
Series:MATEC Web of Conferences
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201819304018
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spelling doaj-14a2bcdf5e7e4911a8ca47937596f7282021-02-02T02:58:46ZengEDP SciencesMATEC Web of Conferences2261-236X2018-01-011930401810.1051/matecconf/201819304018matecconf_esci2018_04018Architectural possibilities of using PVC window units in historical buildingsKonstantinov AleksandrMukhin AndreyThe work presents the possibilities of using PVC window units in the historical buildings. There are reasons of their widespread use in projects of adaptation of historical buildings for modern use. The analysis of possible replacement options of window units of the historical heritage is done according to their architectural and historical values of the exterior and the interior. A review is made of the existing technological capabilities of modern PVC window systems used in the historical buildings. Examples of application of PVC window units in historical buildings of various architectural styles are given. Examples of structural solutions of window units and stained glass windows made of PVC in historical heritage are considered. The analysis of perspective ways of the use of modern types of translucent fillings in historical buildings can significantly improve the energy performance of these buildings and provide them with conditions that meet the modern requirements of comfort and safety.https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201819304018
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Architectural possibilities of using PVC window units in historical buildings
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title Architectural possibilities of using PVC window units in historical buildings
title_short Architectural possibilities of using PVC window units in historical buildings
title_full Architectural possibilities of using PVC window units in historical buildings
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series MATEC Web of Conferences
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publishDate 2018-01-01
description The work presents the possibilities of using PVC window units in the historical buildings. There are reasons of their widespread use in projects of adaptation of historical buildings for modern use. The analysis of possible replacement options of window units of the historical heritage is done according to their architectural and historical values of the exterior and the interior. A review is made of the existing technological capabilities of modern PVC window systems used in the historical buildings. Examples of application of PVC window units in historical buildings of various architectural styles are given. Examples of structural solutions of window units and stained glass windows made of PVC in historical heritage are considered. The analysis of perspective ways of the use of modern types of translucent fillings in historical buildings can significantly improve the energy performance of these buildings and provide them with conditions that meet the modern requirements of comfort and safety.
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