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Bio-based Building Skin

By Andreja Kutnar , Anna Sandak , Jakub Sandak , Marcin Brzezicki

Book information

Publisher
Springer Singapore
Year
2019
ISBN
978-981-13-3746-8, 978-981-13-3747-5
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
17 MB (17898909 bytes)
Series
Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes
Edition
1st ed.
Pages
XV, 183\193
Time added
2019-03-20 04:02:07
Energy; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings;

Description

This book provides a compendium of material properties, demonstrates several successful examples of bio-based materials’ application in building facades, and offers ideas for new designs and novel solutions. It features a state-of-the-art review, addresses the latest trends in material selection, assembling systems, and innovative functions of facades in detail. Selected case studies on buildings from diverse locations are subsequently presented to demonstrate the successful implementation of various biomaterial solutions, which defines unique architectural styles and building functions. The structures, morphologies and aesthetic impressions related to bio-based building facades are discussed from the perspective of art and innovation; essential factors influencing the performance of materials with respect to functionality and safety are also presented. Special emphasis is placed on assessing the performance of a given facade throughout the service life of a building, and after its end. The book not only provides an excellent source of technical and scientific information, but also contributes to public awareness by demonstrating the benefits to be gained from the proper use of bio-based materials in facades. As such, it will appeal to a broad audience including architects, engineers, designers and building contractors. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv State of the Art in Building Façades (Anna Sandak, Jakub Sandak, Marcin Brzezicki, Andreja Kutnar)....Pages 1-26 Biomaterials for Building Skins (Anna Sandak, Jakub Sandak, Marcin Brzezicki, Andreja Kutnar)....Pages 27-64 Designing Building Skins with Biomaterials (Anna Sandak, Jakub Sandak, Marcin Brzezicki, Andreja Kutnar)....Pages 65-97 Best Practices (Anna Sandak, Jakub Sandak, Marcin Brzezicki, Andreja Kutnar)....Pages 99-125 Service Life Performance (Anna Sandak, Jakub Sandak, Marcin Brzezicki, Andreja Kutnar)....Pages 127-153 Portfolio of Bio-Based Façade Materials (Anna Sandak, Jakub Sandak, Marcin Brzezicki, Andreja Kutnar)....Pages 155-177 Future Perspectives (Anna Sandak, Jakub Sandak, Marcin Brzezicki, Andreja Kutnar)....Pages 179-183

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