Analysis of dynamic mechanisms in building facades

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture and Art, University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran

2 M.Sc. Student in Architecture Engineering University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran

Abstract

Using the dynamic facades, the exterior of building is removed from the rigid state and in addition to adapting to the needs of users and the environment, it is possible to reduce energy consumption in the building. In this research, while introducing a dynamic facade in the building, the movement patterns of the elements that make up the facade were introduced. To analyze the characteristics of dynamic facades, specifications of 50 world-class dynamic projects with dynamic facades which were built in the last four decades in terms of type of use, the main purpose of dynamic application in facades, materials used and classification of facade movement mechanism, have been examined and the results were analyzed. The major objective of the dynamic facade design is light management and visual exploitation, and the most common application of this facade is in cultural and office buildings, according to the features of the examples. Photovoltaic cells, light-sensitive diaphragms, and solar panels are the most frequent materials and propulsion systems in most of the examples, with sliding and rotating motion being the most common pattern. Finally, the origami model designs and presents a dynamic facade example that may be employed in our country's hot and dry environment.

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Journal of Renewable and New Energy
Volume 9, Issue 2 - Serial Number 18
September 2022
Pages 101-112

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  • Receive Date: 16 September 2021
  • Revise Date: 12 March 2022
  • Accept Date: 14 May 2022

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