Performance of a ventilated‐façade system under fire conditions: An experimental investigation
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DOI: 10.1002/fam.2863
Abstract: During a fire event, ventilated facade systems may contribute to external fire spreading to the upper floors of a building via the facade, thus representing a significant risk. In this frame, the performance of a… read more here.
Keywords: system; facade; performance; system fire ... See more keywords
Geo-registering UAV-captured close-range images to GIS-based spatial model for building façade inspections
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DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2020.103503
Abstract: Abstract There is a growing trend in the application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems for visual inspection of building facades. Current practices remain at a low efficiency to manage the large amount of UAV-collected… read more here.
Keywords: gis based; facade; close range; spatial model ... See more keywords
Interactive kinetic façade: Improving visual comfort based on dynamic daylight and occupant's positions by 2D and 3D shape changes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.106396
Abstract: Abstract Applying active occupant engagement into a responsive facade concept leads us to a transition from the facade regulatory function to the interactive phase. The Interactive facade has the capacity for hierarchically filtering daylight and… read more here.
Keywords: dynamic daylight; based dynamic; visual comfort; facade ... See more keywords
An experimental study on vertical temperature profile of facade fire plume ejected from compartment with an opening subjected to external wind normal to facade
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2018.04.008
Abstract: Abstract This paper investigated the vertical temperature profile of facade fire plume ejected from compartment with an opening subjected to external wind normal to the facade, which has not been quantified in the literature. Experiments… read more here.
Keywords: wind; plume; temperature; facade ... See more keywords
Cost implication of implementing external facade systems for commercial buildings
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DOI: 10.3390/su10061917
Abstract: The significance of cost effectiveness in sustainable design has heightened over the past ten years due to the need for reducing building operational expenses and improving environmental quality. This paper determines life-cycle cost over a… read more here.
Keywords: implementing external; facade systems; facade; systems commercial ... See more keywords
Building Orientation in Green Facade Performance and Its Positive Effects on Urban Landscape Case Study: An Urban Block in Barcelona
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DOI: 10.3390/su12219273
Abstract: This paper addresses the effect of building orientation efficiency of the green facade in energy consumption, for which the case study is an urban block in Passeig de Gracia, L’Eixample, Barcelona. Nowadays, many countries are… read more here.
Keywords: facade; building orientation; green facade; energy ... See more keywords