Publications de André Gabriel Kostro

In-situ evaluation of high-performance glazing based on illuminance and glare

Marilyne Andersen, Jean-Louis Scartezzini, Andreas Schueler, Jan Wienold, André Gabriel Kostro, Caroline Karmann, Pietro Florio

High-technology glazing panes are designed to meet the need for natural light, while optimizing key functions such as reducing solar heat gain in spaces and/or redirecting daylight to the rear of the spaces. However, the actual performance in terms of both ...

2022

From university to industry - challenges in upscaling optical microstructures for daylight redirection in buildings

Andreas Schueler, André Gabriel Kostro, Josef Andreas Schuler, Philippe Couty

In this paper we present some of the challenges faced when upscaling optical microstructures from a lab scale 1x1 cm sized proof of concept sample to a square meter sized object that can be installed in a building. The optical microstructure in question is ...

IOP Science2019

Microfabrication of curved sidewall grooves using scanning nanosecond excimer laser ablation

Patrik Willi Hoffmann, André Gabriel Kostro, Jing Gong, Josef Andreas Schuler, Georgios Violakis

Novel glazing with embedded micro-mirrors can significantly reduce the energy consumption due to cooling and lighting in buildings. Especially promising are large arrays of periodic micro compound-parabolic-concentrators (CPCs) with angular-selected transm ...

SPIE2018

Towards novel glazing with seasonal dynamics based on micro compound parabolic concentrators

André Gabriel Kostro, Josef Andreas Schuler, Jing Gong

Thermal loss and overheating caused by glazing is a key issue in reducing CO2 emission and energy consumption of buildings. A novel glazing based on micro compound parabolic concentrators (CPCs) is proposed. The glazing consists of a polymer layer with emb ...

2018

Feasibility study on a novel daylighting system with embedded micro compound parabolic concentrators (CPCs)

Jean-Louis Scartezzini, Andreas Schueler, André Gabriel Kostro, Jing Gong

A novel glazing system consisting of a polymer layer with embedded micro compound parabolic concentrators (CPCs), which is attached to a glass pane of glazing, is proposed. It aims to reduce the energy consumption due to cooling in buildings, provide dayli ...

SPIE-INT SOC OPTICAL ENGINEERING2018

Development of a novel mechanical micro-engraving method for the high-aspect-ratio microstructures of an advanced window system

André Gabriel Kostro, Josef Andreas Schuler, Jing Gong, Antoine Robert Michel Delaunay

A transparent polymer film with embedded micro mirrors is developed, and it can be attached to a window glass pane for daylighting, improving visual comfort and reducing cooling load in buildings by redirecting sunlight. Despite existing cutting-edge techn ...

2018

Dimensional stability analysis of a UV printed polymer microstructure for a novel glazing system

Yves Leterrier, Andreas Schueler, Jing Gong, André Gabriel Kostro, Frank Meyer

The dimensional stability of a UV printed polymer microstructure for a novel glazing system for seasonal regulation and daylighting based on a periodic array of parabolic micro-mirrors is investigated. The objectives of the work are: i) to analyze the dime ...

Elsevier2017

Potential advantages of a multifunctional complex fenestration system with embedded micro-mirrors in daylighting

Andreas Schueler, André Gabriel Kostro, Ali Motamed, Jing Gong

Proper daylighting designs in interior spaces may reduce the energy costs of electric lighting and improve the productivity of occupants. This paper reports the potential advantages of a multifunctional complex fenestration system with embedded micro-mirro ...

Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd2016

CFSpro: ray tracing for design and optimization of complex fenestration systems using mixed dimensionality approach

Jean-Louis Scartezzini, Andreas Schueler, André Gabriel Kostro, Mario Geiger

Advanced optical ray tracing software, CFSpro, was developed for the study and optimization of complex fenestration systems (CFSs). Using an algorithm mixing 2D and 3D approaches, accurate computation of large numbers of rays in extruded geometries can be ...

Optical Soc Amer2016

Location Based Study of the Annual Thermal Loads with Microstructured Windows in European Climates

André Gabriel Kostro, Sara Vanzo, Josef Andreas Schuler

Glazed envelopes can cause significant thermal energy gains or losses. The installation of a novel design of Complex Fenestration Systems (CFS), such as embedded mirrors, could significantly contribute to reduce the energy consumption. In order to determin ...

2015