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Image 35. Facade integr<strong>at</strong>ed hot w<strong>at</strong>er pre-he<strong>at</strong>ing system with external collectors (IEA 2010)<br />

The collectors of this system can be installed rel<strong>at</strong>ively easy as an “add-on” to an existing<br />

structure. However, the connections to other building systems require detailed planning and<br />

simul<strong>at</strong>ions for optimal performance.<br />

3.8.6.2 Pre-he<strong>at</strong>ing of hot w<strong>at</strong>er –façade integr<strong>at</strong>ed collector pl<strong>at</strong>es<br />

Facade integr<strong>at</strong>ed collector panels present a different approach in building retrofit design.<br />

Façade collectors slightly improve thermal protection of a building in winter, and do not raise<br />

indoor temper<strong>at</strong>ures significantly in the summer. (M<strong>at</strong>uska and Borivoj 2006)<br />

Image 36. Collector panel integr<strong>at</strong>ed into the building envelope. (M<strong>at</strong>uska and Borivoj 2006)

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