Abstract
Most heat gain and loss occur through the building facade as it separates outdoor from indoor conditions. Adaptation to nature is one of the sustainable and practical strategies to reduce building energy consumption. As the sun’s angle changes over time and varies in different latitudes, designing an interactive building facade capable of adapting to outdoor conditions will enhance the efficiency of indoor conditions and save a significant amount of energy. In our research lab, we design, build, and analyze interactive building facades for the next generation of buildings, which adapt to the sun’s angle and consequently strike a balance between energy loads. These adaptable building façades minimize the total building energy consumption and improve building efficiency. Our research team applies a simulation-based energy optimization method to achieve the research goals. I present the latest data from our recently developed adaptable building facade project, which features automatic actuators. These panels can automatically adjust and find their optimal configurations to minimize total building energy consumption and maximize on-site electricity generation.
Presenters
Reza ForoughiAssociate Professor, Sustainable Technology/Building Sciences, Appalachian State University, North Carolina, United States
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BUILDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC, SOLAR SHADES, ENERGY SIMULATION, ADAPTABLE FACADES
