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Environmental impacts of ventilation and solar control systems in double skin facade office buildings
Author/Creator
Lim, Joyce Qing Ying;  Gu, Ning
Institution
The University of Newcastle. Engineering & Built Environment, School of Architecture and Built Environment
Description
Buildings are one of the important energy consuming sectors. The increasing environmental awareness has triggered a great emphasis on sustainable design in the current global building industry. Since the past century, there has been a distinct growing trend in the use of fully glazed facade in office buildings. This paper discussed and analysed how solar control and natural ventilation systems can be integrated into double skin facade systems to minimise the environmental impacts. Sun shading should be considered as an integral part of fenestration system design that is adapted into the facade design of office buildings. The technology of facade systems that integrate solar control and ventilation systems encompasses a wide range of strategies resulting in energy efficient building design. Such facade systems minimise overheating and excessive solar gains during summer whilst increasing direct solar gains during winter to minimise the use of mechanical heating. Through case studies, this paper examines the performances of different double skin facades systems. Evaluations and recommendations are made to enhance the future designs of glass facade systems.
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ANZAScA. Architectural Science Association 41st Annual Conference. . Towards Solutions for a Liveable Future: Progress, Practice, Performance, People. Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference of the Architectural Science Association (Melbourne 14-16 November, 2007) p. 149-156
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http://www.deakin.edu.au/dro/view/DU:30015014
Date
2007
Publisher
Deakin University
Keyword(s)
double skin facades systems;  sustainable design;  office buildings
Resource Type
conference paper
Identifier
http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/35406
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ISBN:978058192538
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