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de la Barra Luegmayer, P. (author), Luna-Navarro, Alessandra (author), Prieto Hoces, A.I. (author), Vásquez, Claudio (author), Knaack, U. (author)Several studies performing building simulations showed that the automated control of façades can provide higher levels of indoor environmental quality and lower energy demand in buildings, in comparison to manually controlled scenarios. However, in several case studies with human volunteers, automated controls were found to be disruptive or...journal article 2022
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Michael, Michalis (author), Overend, M. (author)In its simplest form, a Closed Cavity Façade (CCF) consists of a double or triple glazing unit (DGU or TGU) on the inner layer and single glazing on the outer one, forming a sealed non-ventilated cavity with an automated shading device in between. Given its dynamic behaviour, this technology can dynamically control the flow of solar energy...journal article 2022
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Koyaz, Mine (author), Prieto Hoces, A.I. (author), Ünlü, Aslıhan (author), Knaack, U. (author)Adaptive façades are multifunctional systems that are able to change their functions, features, or behaviour over time in response to changing boundary conditions or performance requirements. As one of the significant developments in the façade industry over the last decade, the adaptive façade offers an intelligent solution that can decrease...review 2022
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Azcarate Aguerre, J.F. (author), Conci, Mira (author), Zils, Markus (author), Hopkinson, Peter (author), Klein, T. (author)The regulatory drive to accelerate the clean energy and circular economy transitions in the European building stock is currently failing to overcome systemic implementation barriers. These barriers include high initial investment costs, misaligned financial incentives among stakeholders, and the relatively low cost of less sustainable energy and...journal article 2022
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Luna-Navarro, Alessandra (author), Hunt, Gary R. (author), Overend, M. (author)Building occupants interact frequently with façades. These interactions simultaneously affect several domains of the indoor environment (visual, thermal, air quality and acoustic) and occupant perception, as well as the energy performance of the façades. Yet this multi-domain relationship between façade and occupant is not well understood....journal article 2022
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Bianchi, S. (author), Ciurlanti, J. (author), Overend, M. (author), Pampanin, Stefano (author)Structural safety and environmental sustainability are major factors in investment decisions for building systems, but are rarely considered simultaneously. Recent research efforts have redressed this by developing assessment methodologies and technical solutions for integrated energy efficiency and seismic performance. These studies are...journal article 2022
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Balderrama, A. (author), Kang, Jian (author), Prieto, Alejandro (author), Luna-Navarro, Alessandra (author), Arztmann, Daniel (author), Knaack, U. (author)Façades cover a significant amount of surfaces in cities and are in constant interaction with the acoustic environment. Noise pollution is one of the most concerning burdens for public health and wellbeing; however, façade acoustic performance is generally not considered in outdoor spaces, in contrast to indoor spaces. This study presents a...review 2022
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ROMAN TORRES, CRISTINA (author)Façades within the building industry ore one the most important and expensive aspect of a project. They are the outer skin of a structure and are responsible for improving energy efficiency, while being both innovative and attractive. At the same time, façades need to accommodate requirements to withstand the outdoor environmental conditions. ...master thesis 2021
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van der Helm, Daniël (author)The problem for which solutions are proposed in this report is ambient air pollution, which causes health risks for people living indoors worldwide. This research focuses on the two Major Air Pollutants nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter, that cause the most problems now and in the future.<br/><br/>The starting point of this research is to...master thesis 2021
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Ghering, Victor (author)Especially in colder climates, like The Netherlands, a large quantity of non-renewable energy is used for space heating by burning natural gas. To meet climate goals, natural gas should be replaced with renewable sources. Reducing the total energy demand for space heating and lowering the design water temperature in a heating system enable more...master thesis 2021
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Vivian Maretina, Vivian (author)The building construction industry is generally known as a procedural project with linear workflow and a traditional mindset. When a disruptive technology arises, the clients and partners face the challenge to understand the technology. In addition, their willingness to change is low. PHYSEE, a technology company that offers smart engineering...master thesis 2021
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Nuñez Larios, RAFAEL (author)The Paris agreement’s mechanisms for 2050 represent a challenge for the world to achieve Net-zero emission and climate resilience. Retrofitting the existing stock is a critical step in every nation to achieve these goals. The building sector has a significant role in the Net-zero emission transition. The ambitions for retrofitting the...master thesis 2021
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Shehu, Maimuna Bala (author)This report encompasses a graduation project submitted to fulfil the requirements for the title of Master of Science at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, Delft University of Technology. This research was conducted to find an alternative use for waste plastic as building components, specifically for the residents of an IDP...master thesis 2021
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Vovos, Iason (author)Current renovation practices cannot reach the energy reduction goal that the European Union has set by 2050. The traditional renovation methods are very time-consuming and cannot ensure the final energy improvement. The aim of this thesis focuses on the design of a prefabricated modular façade system that can be adaptable to different building...master thesis 2021
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Liu, Siteng (author)The topic of the studio, “city hotel”, concerns sustainability and hospitality at the same time, aiming to provide a temporary living space within the doughnut model. Since the location of the project is the historical center of Amsterdam which has been largely affected by tourism and become less livable in recent years, the project aims to...master thesis 2021
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Gupta, Neha (author)Over the years, the extraction and consumption of raw materials have increased radically, with a 60% increase since 1980. About one-fifth of the material extracted worldwide ends up as waste, corresponding to 12 billion tonnes (Gt) of waste per year. To tackle the increasing consumption and waste in the economy, the Netherlands government...master thesis 2021
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Holla, Abhishek (author)In the Dutch government attempting to become fully circular 2050, VMRG, a Dutch Metal Façade Association, has initiated several pilot projects. Two of the most prominent ones are Cirlinq, an asset management platform for documenting building facades, and FaSA (Façade Service Applicate), a collective of stakeholders aiming to use drones and image...master thesis 2021
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Taouki, Savina (author)The current study focuses on the development of a new façade system which introduces greenery as part of brick walls. The main aspects of the proposed system are sustainability, moisture and materials, water supply and structure stability. The goal is to achieve a balanced relation among these aspects and reflect those into the product design....master thesis 2021
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Apostolopoulou, Olympia (author)In the last few decades, air pollution constitutes a major global problem that results in adverse effects on human’s health, nature and the built environment. Many abatement strategies have been adopted for its combat in all these different fields. This graduation project focuses on the built environment and tackles the application of TiO2 on...master thesis 2021
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KOUKELLI, CHRISTINA (author)Kinetic responsive systems are gaining attention in architectural applications, to help reduce the building’s energy consumption and environmental impact, while improving the indoor comfort conditions. The thesis explores the potentials of Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) for the design of autoreactive facade systems without using additional energy....master thesis 2021