BRIEF OVERVIEW OF CLIMATE RESPONSIVE FACADES & ITS KINETIC APPLICATIONS

Abstract

Facade systems have recently been transformed from simple passive elements to more advanced and complex active systems that are able to act in an adaptive manner and in response to the surrounding environment through changing buildings facades behaviour, in terms of spatial configurations or characteristics of its external skin. Responsive facades can improve building's energy efficiency through improving buildings energy savings by their capability to change their behaviour and/or characteristics through exploiting stimulus-responsive materials and intelligent control systems that can make a significant and valuable contribution to the success of the buildings system as a whole.

Benefits of High-Performance Facades to improve building performance and achieve Sustainable Designs

“…By controlling temperature, air quality and ventilation, daylighting, humidity, and other factors that contribute to occupant comfort, high-performance facades can also minimize operating costs and energy consumption rates of buildings by using less electricity and, in certain cases, even converting electrical energy from A94 various renewable natural resources rather than just lowering electrical demand and energy consumption rates. (Mekhamar and Hussein, 2021).…”

“…In conclusion, table (1) is produced based on the previously mentioned elements to evaluate architects' use of high-performance facade control systems in their design processes, which will also aid in the achievement of sustainable architecture.…”

“…This has led to the creation of uncomfortable interior spaces that are completely reliant on mechanical and electrical systems for extended periods to meet user demands. The use of mechanical ventilation, air heating and cooling systems, lighting systems, and all other systems required to provide a suitable and comfortable indoor environmental quality has increased buildings' energy consumption rates (Mekhamar and Hussein, 2021). A91…”