Unlocking the Potential of Building Envelopes

This book delves into the performance-based design approach, highlighting the necessity for bespoke, adaptive, and cognitive building envelopes that promote sustainable and positive behaviours throughout their lifecycle. A key to unlock the building envelope's potential is the integration of advanced digital tools such as building information modelling (BIM) and digital twin technology, which enable accurate simulation and optimization of energy efficiency, decarbonization, and human-centric design aspects. Moreover, the work emphasizes the importance of a user-centred approach in designing interactive and connected building envelopes, thereby fostering sustainable behaviours among occupants. This focus on user engagement and education in optimizing building envelope utilization not only contributes to reducing the environmental impact but also enhances the quality of life, well-being, and health of occupants. In the era of digital and ecological transition, the book serves as an essential guide to design and operate energy-efficient, responsive, and user-friendly building envelopes, paving the way for a future where the built environment is a significant contributor to sustainability and human health.

Emphasizes the importance of building occupants comfort, well-being, health and people-centered assessment methods Presents a forward-looking view on using advanced materials and smart technologies in building envelopes Serves as a valuable guide for those seeking to incorporate cutting-edge, sustainable solutions

Inhalt

1.The evolution of building envelope design in the digital and ecological transition.- 2.The relevance of performance-based design within early-stage design.- 3.Decarbonization-driven design: energy-efficient, responsive, zero-emission, positive, advanced materials, sustainable alternatives for the building envelope.- 4.Human-centric design: comfort, well-being, and health cognitive in building envelope design.- 5.Parametric building envelope design and technology integration.- 6.Investigating decision-making frameworks for early-stage performance-based building envelope design.- 7.Unlocking the Future: Innovations in Building Envelope design.