Performative skins for passive climatic comfort

Turrin, Michela; Buelow, Peter von; Kilian, Axel; Stouffs, Rudi

doi:10.1016/j.autcon.2011.08.001

Cited by 63 publications

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“…Despite the continued development of new methodological approaches for things such as energy-efficient building envelopes (Capeluto 2003;Turrin et al 2012), floor shape (Wang, Rivard, and Zmeureanu 2006), fenestration (Caldas and Norford 2002), and shading devices (Marsh 2003), studies on the space planning process is far less clear. This is due to its enormous complexity and contingency in design workflows.…”

Section: Backgroundsmentioning

confidence: 99%

User-driven automation for optimal thermal-zone layout during space programming phases

2015

Architectural Science Review

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Although environmental performance-based methodologies are increasingly considered in the early design stages due to their potential for improving the final building performance, few studies have scrutinized the interoperation of floor-plan design and thermal zoning for the purpose of optimized building energy use and indoor comfort. The absence of effective tools, which aid designers incorporate an environmentally adapted thermal zoning into the space arrangement process, invokes the strong necessity for a new space layout design methodology based on optimal thermal zoning. Thus, this paper presents a highly practical decision support tool named EASL (Environmental Architecture Space Layout) optimizer to bridge the gap between thermal and spatial zoning within architectural workflows. In this software, performance evaluation using the whole building simulation tool (Ecotect) and zone-based layout creation techniques is integrated for the automated generation of an optimal geometry of space and envelope glazing, employing a simulated annealing algorithm. As a beta version, EASL uses typical office building space programmes and adopts four major performance criteria for evaluation such as annual energy use intensity, Predicted Mean Vote, daylight level, and room shading. Utilizing the tool provides two major strengths: (1) by introducing performance indicators to floor planning with an easy-to-use computerized interface during early design stages, architects can maximize the potential use of other sustainable strategies and technologies for later design decisions and (2) a time-efficient thermal zoning optimization process is achieved by exploring various scenarios that users are interested in testing. To this end, a case study was conducted of an office building located in South Korea using the developed simulation tool. The existing plan was tested to be rearranged and compared with the optimal layout obtained from EASL. The experimental findings demonstrate that this software can be implemented in practical operations, advancing early processes of design work, and be extended to embrace broader future applications to promote innovative environmental buildings.

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Section: Backgroundsmentioning

confidence: 99%

User-driven automation for optimal thermal-zone layout during space programming phases

2015

Architectural Science Review

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“…The micro-climate of the semi-outdoor (partially enclosed space) usually has a lower effect of wind and is less hot than the outdoor [77]. Semi-outdoor spaces in Reference [84] are areas covered by large roofs, leaving a direct connection with the outdoor environment. Museums and cultural centre gardens, university campuses, shopping and leisure areas, hotels and resorts, are a few examples of building environments where covered semi-outdoor spaces are commonly integrated.…”

Section: Spaces In Building Micro-climate and Thermal Comfortmentioning

confidence: 99%

Spaces in Spatial Science and Urban Applications—State of the Art Review

Zlatanova¹,

Yan²,

Wang

et al. 2020

IJGI

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In spatial science and urban applications, “space" is presented by multiple disciplines as a notion referencing our living environment. Space is used as a general term to help understand particular characteristics of the environment. However, the definition and perception of space varies and these variations have to be harmonised. For example, space may have diverse definitions and classification, the same environment may be abstracted/modelled by contradicting notions of space, which can lead to inconsistencies and misunderstandings. In this paper, we seek to investigate and document the state-of-the-art in the research of “space” regarding its definition, classification, modelling and utilization (2D/3D) in spatial sciences and urban applications. We focus on positioning, navigation, building micro-climate and thermal comfort, landscape, urban planning and design, urban heat island, interior design and planning, transportation and intelligent space. We review 147 research papers, technical reports and on-line resources. We compare the presented space concepts with respect to five criteria—classification, boundary, modelling components, use of standards and granularity. The review inventory is intended for both scientists and professionals in the spatial industry, such as companies, national mapping agencies and governments, and aim to provide a reference to better understand and employ the “space” while working across disciplines.

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“…In South Korea, enclosed arcades have been applied to traditional markets in order to improve the physical environment of the markets (Kim et al, 2008). A specific group of semi-outdoor spaces can be identified as covered by large roofs or partially open envelopes, leaving a relevant direct connection with the outdoor environment (Turrin et al, 2012). Semi-outdoors is defined in (Ruey-LungHwang and Tzu-PingLin, 2007) as "exterior spaces that are sheltered and attached to the building".…”

Section: Related Workmentioning

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An Extraction Approach of the Top-Bounded Space Formed by Buildings for Pedestrian Navigation

Yan¹,

Diakité²,

Zlatanova³

2018

ISPRS Ann. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci.

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<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> The navigation of pedestrians can be regarded as their movements from one unoccupied space to another unoccupied and connected space. These movements generally occur in three types of environments: indoor, outdoor, and semi-bounded (top-bounded, and/or side-bounded) spaces. While the two former types of spaces are subject to most of the attention, the latter (semi-bounded) also presents a valuable impact on the navigation behaviour. For example, top-bounded environments (e.g. roofs, shelters, etc.) are very popular for pedestrian navigation since a top structure can offer protection from harsh weather, rain, or strong sun. However, such semibounded spaces are completely missing in current navigation models and systems. This is partly explained by the fact that modelling the space, which is by defining a three-dimensional boundless and extensible component (mainly out of the indoor environment), is a very challenging task. In this paper, we propose a structure-based approach for top-bounded space extraction in the built environment, relying on 3D models. Thanks to the rapid expansion and availability of 3D city models, our approach can help to account for such type of spaces in 3D pedestrian navigation systems.</p>

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Performative skins for passive climatic comfort

Cited by 63 publications

References 12 publications

User-driven automation for optimal thermal-zone layout during space programming phases

User-driven automation for optimal thermal-zone layout during space programming phases

Spaces in Spatial Science and Urban Applications—State of the Art Review

An Extraction Approach of the Top-Bounded Space Formed by Buildings for Pedestrian Navigation

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