Experimental and numerical studies to assess the energy performance of naturally ventilated PV façade systems [PDF]
Solar Energy, 2017 This paper presents a holistic approach to assess the energy performance of a naturally ventilated PV façade system. A rigorous combined experimental and numerical approach is established.
Mehdi Shahrestani +2 more
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Natural stone in ventilated façades: method for determining the appropriate moisture content for strength tests [PDF]
Materiales de Construccion, 2009 The article discusses the effect of the assumptions about moisture content on the design of ventilated façades with porous natural stone cladding. Moisture is shown to impact cladding strength and condition its dimensions. For this reason the performance
C. Vielba
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Multi-Skin Adaptive Ventilated Facade: A Review
Energies, 2022 Multi-skin ventilated facades with integrated building elements that respond to climatic conditions (mechanized openings and automatic shading with intelligent control) present the potential of improving overall annual energy savings by adapting the ...
Darya Andreeva +2 more
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Thermal performance evaluation of a bioclimatic ventilated wall using a Hot Box [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2021 Nowadays, external isolation is highly recommended for both building renovation and new building construction. This isolation requires the installation of structure protecting the insulating materials from the humidity and weather variations.
Sukamto Dwinanto +2 more
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Extremal calculation problems of free convective movements in ventilated facades [PDF]
Инженерно-строительный журнал, 2013 Systems of ventilated facades recently gain the increasing popularity. First of all it is explained by multifunctionality of these systems. Ventilated facades not only give the buildings expressive architectural shape, but also provide protection of the ...
D.V. Nemova +2 more
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Numerical Comparison of Thermal Behaviour Between Ventilated Facades
Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica, 2020 Increasingly high demands on environmental protection are intensifying the development of sustainable construction. Ventilated facades can provide an energy-efficient alternative to standard facades, that is, external thermal insulation composite systems
Schabowicz Krzysztof, Zawiślak Łukasz
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A CFD Energetic study of the influence of the panel orientation in Open Joint Ventilated Façades
Energy Reports, 2022 The arrangement of the panels in Open Joint Ventilated Façades (OJVF) is a potential factor in improving the energy efficiency of this building system. The distribution of joints in the façade influences the behaviour of the air flow in the channel which
M.J. Suárez +4 more
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Efficiency of ventilated facades in terms of airflow in the air gap
Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica, 2021 The gradual exploitation of the natural environment has forced most developed countries to promote ecological solutions and the development of sustainable construction. Ventilated facades perfectly match into this trend, and with their appropriate design,
Schabowicz Krzysztof +2 more
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Energies, 2021 Ventilated façades can help to reduce summer building thermal loads and, therefore, energy consumption due to air-conditioning systems thanks to the combined effect of the solar radiation reflection and the natural or forced ventilation into the cavity ...
Sofia Pastori +4 more
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Energy simulations of a transparent-insulated office facade retrofit in London, UK [PDF]
, 2012 Purpose – Transparent insulation materials (TIMs) have been developed for application to building facades to reduce heating energy demands of a building.
Eames, Philip +2 more
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