Advanced Simulation for Thermal Stress Assessment
<p>In recent years, the desire for increased performance, transparency and visual flatness of glazing elements in curtain walls has generated renewed…
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Spandrel Thermal Simulation Techniques
<p>Glazed wall systems, such as curtain walls and window walls, are one of the most commonly used façade systems in modern buildings in North…
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Predictive Modeling in an Automated Building Facade
<p>Computer simulations of an automated dynamic facade in a passively heated and cooled building by using predictive modeling of short-term future…
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Condensation Study of Windows
<p>This paper discusses a simulation study of different window systems, where heat transfer simulations were performed to investigate thermal…
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Thermoelectric Facades
<p>This article discusses design, prototype development and a simulation study of novel types of facade systems, which integrate thermoelectric (TE)…
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Thermal Analysis of Complex Glazing
The use of bidirectional scattering distribution function incorporated in a transient systems simulation program, allows engineers to accurately
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Direct Sun and Occupant Comfort
<p>Direct sun on the body is a known potential cause of thermal discomfort for occupants, yet most thermal comfort simulations do not capture its…
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Determination of Interlayer Structural Properties for Use in Laminated Glass Design
We have seen rapid expansion in the last decade of laminated glass design using modern analytical and computational methods. Essential to the proper
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Transparent Aerogel Window
<p>Incorporating a novel, transparent monolithic aerogel into insulated glass units (IGUs) for windows and building enclosures will provide the…
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Data-Driven Shading Systems
<p>Analyzing the energy performance of complex building envelopes, determining the need for sun protection, and assessing the effectiveness of…
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Algorithmic Patterns for Facade Design
Recently, building envelopes have been exhibiting complex shapes and patterns, a trend supported by current digital technologies. Likewise, the
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Design Principles For Museum Daylight Systems
This research unlocks the relationship between space, structure and light in nine unique museums developed by architect Renzo Piano. Renzo Piano uses
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Digital Lifecycle of Building Envelopes
<p>“The digital transformation will change everything” – with this quote in mind a deep look into the current facade business will be given with a…
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Sustainable Retrofit Strategies for an Existing Laboratory Building
<p>This paper analyzes sustainable retrofit strategies for an existing research laboratory building, located in a cold climate. This facility is…
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Innovative Façades for a Sustainable Architecture
Facades play a relevant role in the search for a more sustainable approach to modern architecture. The amount of embodied and operational energy can
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Performance Based Generative Facade Workflow for Large Scale Projects
Over the last two decades, in what has been coined “The Digital Turn”, the introduction of parametric design software has afforded increased
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Build Test Iterate Repeat
<p>The global increase in atmospheric temperature rise combined with the rapid growth of previously underdeveloped climate zones presents a growing…
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Generative Design Tool
<p>The piezoelectric facade as a self-sustained technology can generate a considerable amount of energy by converting swaying motions (actuated by…
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The Performative Double-Skin
<p>Double-Skin Facades (DSF) are well-known to boost the thermal performance of a façade: they can provide extra insulation in the wintertime and…
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VR For Daylight
Daylighting is often an important component of architectural design and heavily influenced by a building’s facade and enclosure systems. Unlike many