Adaptive Façade for Windload reduction in High-rise

Master thesis (2015)

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P. Eigenraam (mentor)
U. Knaack (mentor)
Programme
Sustainable design graduation studio (Architecture and the Built Environment) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2015 Vongsingha, P.
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Published Date

26-06-2015

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Programme

Sustainable design graduation studio

Abstract

Windload is a critical force effect to high-rise structure. With this lateral load, the building requires large amount of material for structure in order to handle this load. Adaptive façade that is designed to respond to wind direction and velocity can reduce this lateral load and reduce the demand of structure. The result will be that the material used for building core is smaller and the usable area of the building is increased. The project start from studying of wind behaviors, drag reduction method, designing of the façade, suggestion of construction process, cost estimation and the façade feasibility.