The CFD technique can be used to gain insight into multiple glazing performance and also optimise the design and operation of novel multiple glazing systems such as air flow windows or double skin facades in terms of energy efficiency and thermal comfort.
The aim of the paper is to report a comprehensive review into a recently emerging building integrated solar thermal technology, namely, Active Solar Thermal Facades (ASTFs), in terms of concept, classification, standard, performance evaluation, application, as well as research questions.
In this study, the general architectural properties of the traditional houses of Diyarbakır, their layouts, plan types, building envelope and facade elements are evaluated in terms of building physics criteria.
But the wall of windows on the ground floor of the main house is a slightly discordant element - justifiable, perhaps, as a means of giving the small living room the openness and view that it needs, but somewhat destructive in terms of permitting the facade to be read as a coherent whole.
In terms of content, we emphasize the introduction of solar facade structures.
In terms of ecology (Global Warming Potential) the cross laminated timber facade, with the highest initial costs, features the best performance by 80% less emissions.
"It had to relate to the adjacent buildings in terms of scale, material and the rhythm of the facade's elements".
The rear facade of City Hall, completed in 1812, was executed in brownstone to save money, but in terms of decoration it was still not far from the sumptuous marble work of the other three fronts.
In this exhibition, Mr. Scully lets viewers in on what inspires him in terms of structure and color through the use of photographs he took in Portugal in 1998 of highly decorated building facades with prominent doors and windows.
