Bioclimatic Double-Skin Façades

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"Visually enriched with over 250 photographs and drawings, Bioclimatic Double-Skin Façades is an essential reference guide for understanding the types and functions of double-skin facades. Author Mary Ben Bonham examines the history and continuing potential of double-skin architecture, informing on the variety of approaches possible and advising a rigorous integrated design process leading to application. Featuring a wide selection of architectural examples, the book will be of interest to professionals and students within the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction. Characterized by a buffer-like air space between two glazed building skins, double-skin windows and facades aim to improve building comfort and energy performance. Double skins introduce complexity and initial costs, yet significant buildings in locations around the globe continue to select this approach. In addition to exploring motivations, benefits, and cautions for designing with double skins, the book provides a primer on fundamental facade design concepts and strategies for control of thermal, luminous, and acoustic environments. Chapters also address alternative types of high-performance facades and implications for each phase of facade design and construction. Bioclimatic Double-Skin Facades promotes bioclimatic design that is inspired by nature, measured in performance, and uniquely adapted to climate and place. In-depth case studies illustrate how double-skin facades have been adapted to a range of climates and cultural settings: Marseille Library and Grenoble Courthouse in France, Cambridge Public Library in Massachusetts, Manitoba Hydro Place in Canada, and the Pearl River Tower in China"--  Read more... DedicationTable of ContentsCase Study Location MapAcknowledgmentsForeword by Terri Meyer BoakeIntroduction1 A BIOCLIMATIC VIEW OF ARCHITECTUREClimate and natureClimate and cultureBioclimatic designSustainable and regenerative designFramework for analysis2 DOUBLE-SKIN FACADE CONCEPTS AND STRATEGIESAn integrative strategyA bioclimatic kit of partsBioclimatic design concepts and strategies3 DOUBLE-SKIN FACADE CLASSIFICATIONSCavity partitioningVentilation type and modeStructural classificationAlternative nomenclatures4 DOUBLE-SKIN FACADE HISTORY, PART I: ORIGINSBuffer zones in vernacular architectureMid-19th Century: Glass for light and heat20th Century: Glass for health, thermal comfort, and (sometimes) ventilationMid-20th century: Ventilation and acoustics in early DSF architecture1970s: Energy focus feeds DSF development1980s: Experimentation5 DOUBLE-SKIN FACADE HISTORY, PART II: ADAPTATIONS1990s: Proliferation in Europe21st century: Global expansionSupertall6 DOUBLE-SKIN FACADES: MOTIVATIONS AND ALTERNATIVES MotivationsBenefits, cautions, and costsAlternatives7 DOUBLE-SKIN FACADE PERFORMANCE IN PRACTICE Facade performanceFacade design process 1 Predesign: Concepts and criteria2 Schematic design: Models and iteration3 Design development: Simulation of performance4 Construction documentation: Collaboration with fabricators 5 Bidding / final buyout: Final fabrication drawings6 Construction and closeout: Mockups, installation, and quality assurance 7 Post-occupancy: Evaluation and feedback loops 8 DOUBLE-SKIN FACADE CASE STUDIES8.1 Marseille Library | BMVR de Marseille (Marseille, France, 1997-2004)8.2 Grenoble Courthouse | Palais de Justice de Grenoble (Grenoble, France, 1994-2002) 8.3 Cambridge Public Library (Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 2002-09) 8.4 Manitoba Hydro Place (Winnipeg, Canada, 2004-09)8.5 Pearl River Tower | (Guangzhou, China, 2005-13) Resources IndexClimate Classifications Map