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Double Skin Facades

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Author : Eberhard Oesterle
language : en
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Release Date : 2001

Double Skin Facades written by Eberhard Oesterle and has been published by Prestel Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Exterior insulation and finish systems categories.

Double-skin facades open up new possibilities for clients and planners seeking creative new designs that are intelligently adapted to environmental conditions. This publication is the first to give a comprehensive treatment of the subject, providing both a theoretical framework for the use of this type of construction and numerous illustrations of practical examples. The book provides an in-depth study not only of issues such as acoustic and thermal insulation, aerophysics and facade construction, but also of the question of economic viability. Numerous illustrations and plans offer clear and precise insights into the construction of this new development in building design. Up to now double-skin facades have been used mainly for large buildings such as the debis headquarters on Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. They can be used, however, with equal success for smaller buildings as a means of reducing the ingress of external noise and improving ventilation.

Bioclimatic Double Skin Fa Ades

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Author : Mary Ben Bonham
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-11-20

Bioclimatic Double Skin Fa Ades written by Mary Ben Bonham and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-20 with Architecture categories.

Visually enriched with over 250 photographs and drawings, Bioclimatic Double-Skin Façades is an essential reference guide for understanding the types and functions of double-skin façades. Author Mary Ben Bonham examines the history and continuing potential of double-skin architecture, informing on the variety of approaches possible and advising a rigorous integrated design process leading to application. Featuring a wide selection of architectural examples, the book will be of interest to professionals and students within the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction. Characterized by a buffer-like air space between two glazed building skins, double-skin windows and façades aim to improve building comfort and energy performance. Double skins introduce complexity and initial costs, yet significant buildings in locations around the globe continue to select this approach. In addition to exploring motivations, benefits, and cautions for designing with double skins, the book provides a primer on fundamental façade design concepts and strategies for control of thermal, luminous, and acoustic environments. Chapters also address alternative types of high-performance façades and implications for each phase of façade design and construction. Bioclimatic Double-Skin Façades promotes bioclimatic design that is inspired by nature, measured in performance, and uniquely adapted to climate and place. In-depth case studies illustrate how double-skin façades have been adapted to a range of climates and cultural settings: Marseille Library and Grenoble Courthouse in France, Cambridge Public Library in Massachusetts, Manitoba Hydro Place in Canada, and the Pearl River Tower in China.

High Performance Double Skin Fa Ade Buildings

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Author : Mona Azarbayjani
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2022-07-13

High Performance Double Skin Fa Ade Buildings written by Mona Azarbayjani and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-13 with Architecture categories.

This book provides a comprehensive theoretical platform for the use and construction of double skin façade projects. The DSF concept has been used mostly in European buildings; however, its success in other climates should be addressed. Increasing numbers of buildings are featuring double skin façade technology in the US; however, still relatively few have been studied for their performance in operation. This book gives architects a practical guide to analyze and evaluate the actual performance of double skin façade buildings in different climatic contexts. It is important for high-performance buildings to have tools to evaluate a design’s predicted performance to achieve specific sustainable goals. To determine that the application of DSF in different climates will provide better thermal comfort, building simulation tools analyze various thermal comfort parameters through studies of the façade and compare them with the actual building’s performance data. The book takes the reader on an on-site tour of eight DSF buildings around the US. Interviews with the buildings’ architects and engineers, owners, and users offer additional perspectives and insights into the construction and performance of these developments in building design. This will provide architects with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in integrating double skin façades into their projects.

Properties And Applications Of Double Skin Building Facades

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Author : Daniel M. M. Arons
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000

Properties And Applications Of Double Skin Building Facades written by Daniel M. M. Arons and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with categories.

A new era of commercial buildings is emerging in Europe, driven by innovative designs in Germany, Britain and the Netherlands. Engineers and Architects are collaborating to design a new typology of buildings that are energy efficient, environmentally friendly, and architecturally sleek. The common elements are double-skin facades (DSF's) that employ sun shading and air movement between inner and outer glass membranes. The doubleskin or "airflow" facade is tied to mechanical systems either physically with ducts or by significantly affecting the performance of those systems by reducing building loads. As compared to conventional facade systems, DSF's are credited with providing a 30% reduction in energy consumption, providing for natural ventilation even in skyscrapers, and providing valuable noise reduction. They also create a visually transparent architecture that is impossible with conventional curtain wall facades with similar properties. However, most building owners, architects and engineers do not have the language or analytical tools to analyze the appropriateness of this technology to buildings of varying occupancies and configurations and in various climates. Double-skin facades are defined and a typological system is proposed as a quick reference tool that will aid in understanding and communicating about the family of solutions that lie within a family of technologies that fit the definition of DSF's. A series of case studies examines a range of DSF typologies and analyzes their goals, structure, and relative success. An analytical model is developed and described to provide a flexible tool for evaluating energy impacts of a wide range of double-skin facade designs. A parametric analysis suggests how this model may be used as a design tool by emphasizing key properties of DSF systems. The analysis and model is applied to the potential technology transfer to Tokyo, Japan.

Double Skin Facades For Ljubljana Climate

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Author : Grega Zrim (gradbenik.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011

Double Skin Facades For Ljubljana Climate written by Grega Zrim (gradbenik.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with categories.

The ventilated double skin facades are present in architectural world for a few decades now. During this time a lot of criticism was aimed at the dynamic facade concept arguing that its influence on indoor conditions and energy demand for cooling is not beneficial. In example a widely cited article by Gertis (1999) is reviewed in "A Critical Review of Double-Skin Facades" (LBNL, 2001) which is well known among the professional audience. The main goal of dissertation is to concentrate on elements of ventilated double skin facade, their properties, processes with which heat is transferred and the resulting influence that crucial building envelope component has on energy demand for heating and cooling and thermal comfort in indoor spaces. The described investigation brings information about the applicability of the dynamic facade concept to Ljubljana climate. The research is consisted of previous double skin facade exploration performed by Elisabeth Gratia and Andre de Herde; study of research executed in scope of the %Best Facade% project supported by European Commission; fieldwork executed in London and Ljubljana; a systematic parametric analysis of specific environmental strategies (their influence on heating and cooling demand) and finally the analysis of a unit performance from thermal comfort and energy demand perspective. The findings indicate that the considered typologies of ventilated double glazed facade (single storey and multi storey) will not ensure long term comfortable conditions in free-running mode, but they will reduce energy demand for both heating and cooling while providing comfortable conditions in comparison with single skin facade in supported mode. Thus its applicability to given context in climate of Ljubljana is assumed to be confirmed. The dissertation concludes by discussion of gained results in comparison with previous research and proposal for further research.

Double Skin Facades

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Author : E. Hertzsch
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003

Double Skin Facades written by E. Hertzsch and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Exterior insulation and finish systems categories.

Evaluation And Design Of Double Skin Facades For Office Buildings In Hot Climates

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Author : Vijaya Yellamraju
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004

Evaluation And Design Of Double Skin Facades For Office Buildings In Hot Climates written by Vijaya Yellamraju and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with categories.

The main objectives of this research are (a) to investigate the thermal effect of double skin façades in office buildings in hot climates and (b) to propose guidelines for their efficient design based on this evaluation. The study involves the energy performance analysis of two buildings in India. A base case with the existing building skin was simulated for both the cities. The main source for the high cooling loads was found to be heat gain through windows and walls. This led to the evolution of a series of facade strategies with the goals of reducing heat gain, providing ventilation and day-lighting. The buildings were then simulated for their energy performance with the proposed double-skin strategies. Each of these strategies was varied according to the layers constituting the facade, the transparency of the façade and the orientation of the façade to which it is applied. Final comparisons of energy consumption were made between the proposed options and the base case to find the most efficient strategy and also the factors that affected this efficiency. The simulations were done using the building simulation software, Ener-Win. The double skin was simulated as per an approximate and simplistic calculation of the u-value, solar heat gain coefficient and transmissivity properties of the layers constituting the façade. The model relied on logically arrived at assumptions about the façade properties that were approximately within 10% range of measured values. Based on inferences drawn from these simulations, a set of design guidelines comprised of goals and parameters was generated for design of double-skin façades in hot climates typical to most of the Indian subcontinent. It was realized that the double-skin defined typically as a 'pair of glass skins separated by an air corridor' may not be an entirely energy efficient design strategy for hot climates. However, when used appropriately in combination with other materials, in the right orientation and with the right transparency, a double-layered façade turns out to be an energy efficient solution.