Moloney, J; Globa, A; Wang, R; Khoo, C K and Tokede, O (2019) Hybrid environmental-media facades: Rationale and feasibility. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 15(5), pp. 313-333. ISSN 1745-2007
Abstract
It has been demonstrated that kinetic sunscreens linked to intelligent building systems have the potential to improve the energy performance of large-scale public and commercial buildings. However, there has been minimal uptake, primarily due to the capital and maintenance costs. This study proposes that costs can be offset through adding value by repurposing the sunscreening system as a low-resolution media screen. To evaluate the feasibility of this hybrid environmental-media facade concept, physical prototypes has developed and calibrated to real-time simulation and control software; and two case studies were undertaken to assess the physical and economic feasibility. This article introduces the rationale for a hybrid façade, documents the prototypes and case studies, and outlines further work on control systems for a truly smart building façade.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | data control system; kinetic sunscreens; media facade; prototype |
| Index terms: | resolution, maintenance cost, commercial building, energy performance, control system, prototype, intelligent building, smart building, case study, documents, media |
| Subjects: | professional development, energy systems, modelling and simulation, monitoring and control, financial management, sociology, conflict resolution, construction type, data collection methods, design practice |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Stakeholder Management, Information Management, Design Practice, Construction Technology, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCE |
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