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André Gabriel Kostro
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From university to industry - challenges in upscaling optical microstructures for daylight redirection in buildings
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 Science2019Development 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 ...
2018Feasibility 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 ENGINEERING2018Towards 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 ...
2018Microfabrication of curved sidewall grooves using scanning nanosecond excimer laser ablation
Patrik Willi Hoffmann, André Gabriel Kostro, Josef Andreas Schuler, Georgios Violakis, Jing Gong
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 ...
SPIE2018A transdisciplinary approach to understand, compute and visualize the city interface
Jean-Louis Scartezzini, Andreas Schueler, Dasaraden Mauree, Silvia Coccolo, André Gabriel Kostro, Amarasinghage Tharindu Dasun Perera, Jing Gong
In order to face the climate change and to improve the sustainability of our cities, architects and urban planners focus on an efficient urban design, improving the energy fluxes within the built environment. But frequently, due to the complexity of the ur ...
2018Dimensional stability analysis of a UV printed polymer microstructure for a novel glazing system
Yves Leterrier, Andreas Schueler, André Gabriel Kostro, Jing Gong, 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 ...
Elsevier2017Potential 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 Ltd2016CFSpro: 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 Amer2016Optically-derived mechanical properties of glass fiber-reinforced polymer laminates for multifunctional load-bearing structures
Thomas Keller, Anastasios Vassilopoulos, Andreas Schueler, André Gabriel Kostro, Julia De Castro San Roman Fest, Carlos Pascual Agullo
This paper demonstrates how the translucency of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) laminates allows the derivation of their mechanical properties through optical measurements. Spectrophotometric, goniophotometric and tensile experiments were performed o ...
SAGE Publications2015