Essays about: "glass facades"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words glass facades.

  1. 1. Shading system in glass facade architecture

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Arianna Foltran; [2020]
    Keywords : Daylight control; glass facades; visual comfort;

    Abstract : Glass facades building, especially offices, always need shading devices to guarantee occupant's well-being and comfort. However, shading devices are often composed of shutters or fabric tents which creates dark interiors and do not allow access to view out. Moreover, they ruin the aesthetical appearance of glass facades. READ MORE

  3. 2. Towards sustainable renovation of façades : A case study of additional double glass façade on lamella house from energy saving perspective

    University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnader

    Author : Yang Shi; [2019]
    Keywords : renovation; façade; Million Programme; IDA ice; Trombe wall; double glass façade; sustainability;

    Abstract : The pace of development in modern society since the Industrial Revolution has beenunprecedented and it keeps proceeding in a more aggressive and accelerated phase. However, thisdevelopment is a highly energy demanded action which is resulting an increased exploitation ofnatural resources, and subsequently, an expanded pressure on our environment, which sometimesconflicts between proprietors. READ MORE

  4. 3. Amasonen : A Design Proposal for a Mixed-Use Building with Integrated Solar Cells

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Ellinor Gros; [2018]
    Keywords : PV-cells; PV-System; Integrated Solar Cells; Renewable Energy Resources; Integrerade Solceller; Solcellssystem; Förnybar Energi;

    Abstract : With the growing energy consumption in the world today, the decreasing amount of fossil fuels and their negative impact on the environment, developments and greater use of renewable energy resources is crucial. One of the promising environmentally friendly energy resources is solar power. READ MORE

  5. 4. Engineered wood glass combination : Innovative glazing façade system

    University essay from KTH/Byggnadsmaterial

    Author : Alessandra Tapparo; [2017]
    Keywords : wood; glass; combination; engineered products; EWGC; façade; panel; sustainability;

    Abstract : Buildings require a lot of energy during all their lifetime, from the construction site to the use and demolition. The building sector contributes to a large part of the total emissions of greenhouse gases and consume a large amount of water and energy resources, so the material components used in the building sector have gained an important role in the discourse of sustainability. READ MORE

  6. 5. Fully Glazed Office Building Façade Designs in Denmark

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Giedre Villekjær Pedersen; [2016]
    Keywords : glazed façade; thermal comfort; visual comfort; window properties; DGNB certification; Building Class 2020; low-energy design strategies; office building; LCC; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The current trend in office building architecture includes large glazed areas that give transparent architecture. But these buildings have a challenging indoor climate and a higher energy use than required by current building regulations in Denmark. READ MORE