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State of the Art of Technologies in Adaptive Dynamic Building Envelopes (ADBEs)

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  • Negar Mohtashami

    (Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany)

  • Nico Fuchs

    (Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany)

  • Maria Fotopoulou

    (Center for Research and Technology Hellas—CERTH, 15125 Marousi, Greece)

  • Panagiotis Drosatos

    (Center for Research and Technology Hellas—CERTH, 15125 Marousi, Greece)

  • Rita Streblow

    (Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany)

  • Tanja Osterhage

    (Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany)

  • Dirk Müller

    (Institute for Energy Efficient Buildings and Indoor Climate, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany)

Abstract

The design of adaptive façades as complex systems that dynamically respond to weather conditions and occupants’ demands is rapidly increasing in modern constructions since they are highly energy efficient. Adaptive Dynamic Building Envelopes (ADBEs) exploit the benefits of technologies that manage the energy and mass transfer between building and outdoor environments actively and selectively. There is a wide range of technologies used in the design of ADBEs that differ from one another in terms of user controllability and the level of how active or passive their technologies are. This paper provides a systematic search in literature on the technologies devised in the ADBEs, specifying the most prevalent practices, and highlights the most cutting-edge research approximations. The analysis shows more than half of the studies use photovoltaics (PVs) in their design. Using mechanical ventilation and heat pumps were the next popular choices. Moreover, approximately half of the studies were carried out using simulation methods alone, whereas only 13% of studies couple simulations with experimental work. This highlights a clear gap in coupling digital modeling and simulation software with practical field testing and successful mass production.

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  • Negar Mohtashami & Nico Fuchs & Maria Fotopoulou & Panagiotis Drosatos & Rita Streblow & Tanja Osterhage & Dirk Müller, 2022. "State of the Art of Technologies in Adaptive Dynamic Building Envelopes (ADBEs)," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(3), pages 1-28, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2022:i:3:p:829-:d:732043
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    1. Wang, Pengcheng & Liu, Zhongbing & Zhang, Ling & Wang, Zhe & Fan, Jianhua, 2023. "Inversion of extinction coefficient and refractive index of variable transparency solid–solid phase change material based on a hybrid model under real climatic conditions," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 341(C).
    2. Ali M. A. Faragalla & Somayeh Asadi, 2022. "Biomimetic Design for Adaptive Building Façades: A Paradigm Shift towards Environmentally Conscious Architecture," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(15), pages 1-22, July.
    3. Renos Rotas & Maria Fotopoulou & Panagiotis Drosatos & Dimitrios Rakopoulos & Nikos Nikolopoulos, 2023. "Adaptive Dynamic Building Envelopes with Solar Power Components: Annual Performance Assessment for Two Pilot Sites," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(5), pages 1-20, February.

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