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The impact of a kinetic façade on the lighting performance and energy efficiency of a public building: the case of Dubai frame

open access: yesInternational Journal of Sustainable Energy, 2023
This paper proposes a novel framework for selecting a kinetic system strategy to enhance the performance of the building while preserving its architectural concepts.
Areen Alawaysheh   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Comparative Study on Responsive Façade Systems

open access: yesProceedings of the International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism-ICCAUA, 2021
As the interaction between architecture and technology have increased, the technology changed the decisions made on the building designs. The developments in building technology, material sciences, engineering and robotics have opened up a new ...
Ecenur Kızılörenli, Feray Maden
doaj   +1 more source

Flexible Transparency - a Study on Adaptive Thin Glass Façade Panels

open access: yesChallenging Glass Conference Proceedings, 2018
Chemically strengthened thin glass (t < 2 mm) is a material that is stronger and due to its small thickness, more flexible than conventional window glass.
Rafael Ribeiro Silveira   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

ENERGY REDUCTION, DAYLIGHT AND VIEW QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF A PASSIVE DYNAMIC FACADE IN HOT ARID CLIMATE

open access: yesIconarp International Journal of Architecture and Planning, 2020
Purpose This research aims to create a passive dynamic system with immediate responses to environmental conditions without needing an energy source to operate and reduce operation and maintenance costs.
Kifah Alhazzaa
doaj   +1 more source

THE USE OF BAMBOO FACADES’ FREQUENCY TO IMPROVE APARTMENT USER’S WELL-BEING

open access: yesDimensi: Journal of Architecture and Built Environment, 2023
Noise from the road exceeding 40 dB disturbs the room atmosphere and quality of rest in an apartment. The aim of this research will utilize the wind to swing the kinetic facade to create background noise that supports the user's well-being.
Tiffany Aurelia Ongkojoyo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Daylight Performance Evaluation of Parametric Facades Inspired by Kinetic Systems

open access: yesJournal of Architectural Sciences and Applications
Parametric facade models and daylight analyses have been performed. 4 different kinetic facade examples have been examined for parametric facade models The selected examples are; Penumbra – A Kinetic Daylighting and Shading System, One Ocean Thematic ...
Merve Savrunlu, Türkan İrgin Uzun
doaj   +1 more source

Optimization of Useful Daylight Illuminance for Vertical Shading Fins Covered by Photovoltaic Panels for a Case Study of an Office Room in the City of Wroclaw, Poland

open access: yesBuildings, 2021
A building’s facade is its main interface with the external environment, as it controls almost all energy flows in the building—losses and gains. In this context, the most recent invention of adaptive façades allows for the introduction of an optimized ...
Marcin Brzezicki   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Review on the use of FRP composites for fa\ue7ades and building skins [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites represent a class of materials typically able to offer excellent mechanical, thermal and insulation properties, taking advantage of a combination of their constitutive fibers and polymers.
Bedon, Chiara
core   +1 more source

Retrofitting for Energy Efficiency Improvement Using Kinetic Façades in Residential Buildings: A Case Study from Saudi Arabia

open access: yesEng
Kinetic façades represent a climate-responsive design solution that improves building adaptability by responding to seasonal needs such as daylighting and shading.
Taufiq I. Ismail   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Integrated Kinetic Fins for Western Facades in Territories with Low Solar Altitudes

open access: yesBuildings, 2023
Insufficient daylighting can negatively affect working quality and productivity and increase lighting energy consumption in buildings. Particularly, the western orientation has a non-uniform daylighting distribution, especially at the zone next to the ...
Marwa Kamal Fahmy   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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