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Dynamic Skin: A Systematic Review of Energy-Saving Design for Building Facades

Buildings
The construction industry is one of the main areas of energy consumption and carbon emissions, and strengthening research on the thermal performance of building facades can effectively promote energy conservation and emission reduction.
Jian Wang, Shengcai Li, Peng Ye
doaj   +1 more source

Thermal assessment of glass facade panels under radiant heating - Experimental and preliminar numerical studies

, 2018
Nowadays, glass is increasingly being used as a load-bearing material for structural components in buildings and façades. Different structural member solutions (such as panels, beams, columns) and loading conditions were the subjects of several research
Honfi Dániel, Bedon Chiara, Kozłowski Marcin   +2 more
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Fire‐Safe Polymeric Insulation Foams for Energy‐Efficient and Low‐Carbon Buildings

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
This review systematically summarizes recent advances in fire‐safe polymeric insulation foams, emphasizing the balance among flame retardancy, thermal insulation, mechanical reliability, and long‐term durability. By linking material‐level thermophysical properties with building cooling‐energy demand and operational carbon emissions, it establishes a ...
Qinhe Guo, Jiayi Pan, Dehui Jia, Min Chen, Danni Pan, Yao Yuan, Ying Pan, Yan Zhang, Lulu Xu, Kate Nguyen, Wei Wang   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Strutural performance of GFRP connectors in Composite sandwich facade elements

, 2016
A systematic testing and modelling program has been developed for the verification of the structural performance of facade sandwich elements to take structural aspects into consideration in the SESBE research project, focusing on the development of ...
Honfi, Daniel, Wlasak, Lech, Flansbjer, Mathias, Vennetti, Daniel, Williams Portal, Natalie, Mueller, Urs   +5 more
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Environmental Statecraft, Fragmented Authoritarianism, and Technocratic Governance: The Structure and Agency of China's Local Environmental Politics

Environmental Policy and Governance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Local environmental politics in China is often said to be dominated by state‐controlled modes of multi‐level governance. However, top‐down governance is embedded within and transformed by local politics, adding complexity to governance practices and environmental outcomes.
Minsi Liu, Kevin Lo
wiley   +1 more source

Designing Smart Adaptive Dynamic Facades: A Strategic Approach for Educational Buildings in Oman

Architecture
The dynamic nature of daylight and occupant position can cause issues such as overheating and visual discomfort that must be monitored during real-time use.
Mohamed Faisal Al-Kazee, Mohammadjavad Mahdavinejad, Rashid Said Al-Abri   +2 more
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Impact of Sahelian Climate Variables on Solar Photovoltaic Output

Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy is a critical pathway for advancing the energy transition in the Sahel. However, PV module performance in this region is strongly constrained by extreme climatic conditions. This study investigates the effects of (1) wind speed, (2) relative humidity, (3) temperature, (4) dust deposition, and (5) solar irradiance
Koraou Nomaou Abdou‐Rahimou, Adamou Hassane, Ayouba Mahamane Abdoulkadri, Alio Sanda Mahamadou Djibrilla, Moumouni Yacouba, Adamou Rabani   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dynamic Thermal Adaptive Façades: A Comparative Review of Existing Taxonomies [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
The development of adaptive façades with dynamic thermal behaviour represents a promising pathway to enhance building energy performance, particularly in Mediterranean climates.
Teixeira Joaquim, Aelenei Daniel, Santos Filipe, Aelenei Laura   +3 more
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Innovative design tool for the optimization of blast-enhanced facade systems [PDF]

, 2015
In current blast enhancement design strategies, to resist the effects of an accidental explosion, a facade system is commonly designed to behave in-elastically and undergo large deformations. The large deformation of the facade system leads to high blast
Cuong Nguyen, Nguyen, C, Ngo, T, Lori, G, Guido Lori, Marc Zobec, Raymond Lumantarna, Tuan Ngo, Zobec, M, Lumantarna, R   +9 more
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Whole‐House Thermal Bridge Modelling for Accurate Retrofit Energy Prediction

Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
This study models thermal bridging in a UK semi‐detached house across pre‐ and post‐retrofit scenarios using piecemeal and whole‐house approaches with EWI and IWI. Whole‐house retrofits reduce heat transfer coefficient by 60%; findings demonstrate that default values are often unrepresentative and advocate tailored Ψ value databases.
Christopher Tsang, Felix Thomas, David Glew, Matthew Brooke‐Peat   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source