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Advanced Building Envelope Components
Comparative Experiments
Draws on the latest tools and methods for comparing, selecting and testing materials and components in the design of effective building envelopes
Francesca Stazi (Author)
9780128169216
Paperback, published 4 June 2019
168 pages, Approx. 120 illustrations (120 in full color)
23.4 x 19 x 1.2 cm, 0.36 kg
Advanced Building Envelope Components: Comparative Experiments focuses on the latest research in innovative materials, systems and components, also providing a detailed technical explanation on what this breakthrough means for building exteriors and sustainability. Topics include a discussion of transparent envelope components, including intelligent kinetic skins, such as low-e coatings, high vs. low silver content in glass, solar control coatings, such as silver vs. niobium vs. tin, and more. In addition, opaque envelope components are also presented, including opaque dynamic facades, clay lining vs. plasterboard and nano clayed foams.
Part One: Transparent Envelope Components1. Introduction: towards intelligent kinetic skins2. Glass3. Shadings4. Window openings5. Frames 6. Structural adhesives Part Two: Opaque Envelope Components7. Introduction: towards Climate Adaptive building Shells8. External side9. Internal side10. Envelope core Part Three: Comparing components: The Occupant's Behaviour11. Introduction: towards users' inclusion in energy (retrofit) strategies12. Passive vs active users Part Four: Experimental Methods13. Introduction14. Experimental methods in laboratory15. Experimental methods on-site16. Mock-up
Subject Areas: Conservation of buildings & building materials [TNKX], Materials science [TGM]
