A conceptual design of circular adaptive façade module for reuse [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 Climate change has an impact on the ecosystem, and subsequently, it affects the built environment. Building envelope has a vital role in controlling the integration between indoor and outdoor environmental quality.
Dalia Niazy +4 more
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Achieving operational synergy between different adaptive façade technologies
Results in EngineeringAdaptive building facades provide variable shading, thermal insulation, and ventilation. These can be combined in a specific configuration for specific ambient and internal condition to minimise energy used to meet the comfort and well-being of building ...
H. Alkhatib +4 more
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Adaptive high-performance and multifunctional façade systems [PDF]
Frontiers in Built EnvironmentAdaptive, high-performance and multifunctional façades are recognized as key contributors to the EU’s climate-neutral agenda, as outlined in Directive (EU) 2024/1275, the Renovation Wave, and Horizon Europe initiatives.
Maria Matheou +3 more
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Towards New Metrics for the Characterisation of the Dynamic Performance of Adaptive Façade Systems [PDF]
Journal of Facade Design and Engineering, 2018 Traditional façade characterisation metrics such as U-value and g-value are of limited value in the design process of buildings with adaptive façades.
Lorenza Bianco +9 more
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Superposition matrix for the assessment of performance-relevant adaptive façade functions
Journal of Facade Design and Engineering, 2019 The environmental boundary conditions and the demand for comfort change constantly during the use of a building. By dynamically balancing changing conditions and requirements, adaptive façades contribute to the energy efficiency of buildings. The façade
Jens Boeke +2 more
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Energy-Efficient Soho in South Jakarta with The Application of Adaptive Solar Facade [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 This study aimed to produce an energy-efficient SOHO that is able to accommodate the needs of space for creative workers and also to minimize the level of energy consumption by implementing adaptive solar facade.
J Ignatius Nahor S +2 more
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A Physical Adaptive Material Motor Unit Neural Network: A Hygromorph Composite Material Machine. [PDF]
Adv Sci (Weinh)This study introduces a new class of material‐based intelligent machines. It presents a Physical Adaptive Material Motor Unit Neural Network, an assembly of smart 4D printed actuators and a controlling system that adapt through environmental interaction its shading behavior.
de Kergariou C, Hauser H, Correa D.
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A typology of adaptive façades. An empirical study based on the morphology of glazed facades
Cogent Arts & Humanities, 2021 A building’s façade is its main interface with the external environment. Adaptive façade, one recent invention in the façade industry, has the capability to change its behaviour in real-time to respond to internal and/or external parameters, by means of ...
Marcin Brzezicki
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Towards a Human Centred Approach for Adaptive Façades
Journal of Facade Design and Engineering, 2022 Adaptive façades are multifunctional systems that are able to change their functions, features, or behaviour over time in response to changing boundary conditions or performance requirements. As one of the significant developments in the façade industry
Mine Koyaz +3 more
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Promoting Thermal Comfort for Indoor Office Spaces Through Biomimetic Facades Retrofitting [PDF]
Journal of Engineering Research - Egypt, 2023 The premise of this study is to explore biomimicry as an environmental approach and solution for improving thermal comfort for users of different indoor workspaces in office buildings, consequently reducing energy consumption in these spaces.
Mai Madkour, عزة السقا
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