Download or read book Living wall Integrated Facades written by Tazrin Islam and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study proposes a digital simulation-based workflow for assessing the energy performance of façade-integrated green walls to support the current practice of empirical knowledge-based intuitive design. The study focuses on "living walls," which are a specific type of green wall where the plant, substrate and structural support are directly integrated with the building wall. Living walls are acknowledged to reduce the energy consumption of buildings along with manifold other benefits including noise and air pollution reduction, carbon sequestration, ecological habitat support and biophilic design in cities. The majority of the research assessing the thermal performance of living walls used experimental methods or analytical mathematical models that are not suitable for the assessment of façade design variations during the iterative architectural design process. Studies prove that the thermal potential of vegetation integrated walls varies with climate type and context requiring case-by-case assessment and informed design decisions can significantly reduce building energy consumption. Due to the complex biological properties of vegetation, building information modeling (BIM) or building energy performance simulation (BEPS) programs do not yet include specific assessment tools for green walls. This limits the scope of performance-based evaluation at the early design phase. Few discrete attempts have been made to analyze the thermal performance of living walls using various digital simulation tools. In these studies, different modeling techniques are self-developed by researchers due to the lack of dedicated simulation tools. These studies are confined to simulation programs only and rarely combined with the design process or digital design platforms such as BIM or 3D modeling. The studies mostly draw observation on thermal performance based on a single or a few parameters while in case of design, various aspects need to be considered at once. Therefore, research gaps remain in incorporating those research findings with the design discipline. In this regard, within the limitations of the current simulation tools, this study adapts the 'Green-roof' module of the widely used simulation engine Energy-Plus based on previous studies as this plug-in includes plants' biological properties in the simulation and it is possible to use it in combination with digital design platforms. By simulating a test cell at first, the effects of changes in various parameters of the living walls integrated façades such as the orientation, placement, coverage of the living wall and relevant other detail properties such as foliage leaf area index, substrate thicknesses, bare wall material, etc. are documented and observations are made. The documentation will help architects understand how various parameter changes impact energy consumption and what parameters they need to test using a simulation tool for higher thermal performance. A workflow is proposed from this which assists in choosing a high-performing design solution through a comparative analysis of the facades' energy consumptions at an early design phase for a context-specific design case. The aim is to incorporate scientific research findings with the design process using digital design and simulation tools. The workflow can be updated through future research with the advent of further developed dedicated simulation tools for nature-based design.
Download or read book Green Walls in High Rise Buildings written by Antony Wood, Payam Bahrami & Daniel Safarik and published by Images Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-29 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has produced four Technical Guides to date, since the series launched in late 2012. Each of these guides is the product of a CTBUH Working Group—committees formed specifically to address focused topical subjects in the industry. The intention of each guide is the same—to provide working knowledge to the typical building owner or professional who wants a better understanding of available options for improving tall buildings, and what affects their design. The object of the series is to provide a tool-kit for the creation of better-performing tall buildings, and to spread the understanding of the considerations that need to be made in designing tall. This technical guide offers an extensive overview of the use of vertical vegetation in high-rise buildings, an indepth analysis of green walls, definitions and typology, including standards, policies and incentives. It features comprehensive case studies, along with architectural theories of the public and private benefits of green walls. The book delves into architect-design considerations and limitations, the effects of green walls on energy efficiencies and includes recommendations and future research.
Download or read book Living Architecture written by Graeme Hopkins and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2011-05-16 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extensively illustrated with photographs and drawings, Living Architecture highlights the most exciting green roof and living wall projects in Australia and New Zealand within an international context. Cities around the world are becoming denser, with greater built form resulting in more hard surfaces and less green space, leaving little room for vegetation or habitat. One way of creating more natural environments within cities is to incorporate green roofs and walls in new buildings or to retrofit them in existing structures. This practice has long been established in Europe and elsewhere, and now Australia and New Zealand have begun to embrace it. The installation of green roofs and walls has many benefits, including the management of stormwater and improved water quality by retaining and filtering rainwater through the plants’ soil and root uptake zone; reducing the ‘urban heat island effect’ in cities; increasing real estate values around green roofs and reducing energy consumption within the interior space by shading, insulation and reducing noise level from outside; and providing biodiversity opportunities via a vertical link between the roof and the ground. This book will appeal to a wide range of readers, from students and practitioners of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and ecology, through to members of the community interested in how they can more effectively use the rooftops and walls of their homes or workplaces to increase green open space in the urban environment.
Download or read book Living Architecture written by Graeme Hopkins and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2011 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extensively illustrated with photographs and drawings, "Living Architecture" highlights the most exciting green roof and living wall projects in Australia and New Zealand within an international context.
Download or read book Eco efficient Materials for Mitigating Building Cooling Needs written by F. Pacheco-Torgal and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-27 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climate change is one of the most important environmental problems faced by Planet Earth. The majority of CO2 emissions come from burning fossil fuels for energy production and improvements in energy efficiency shows the greatest potential for any single strategy to abate global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energy sector. Energy related emissions account for almost 80% of the EU's total greenhouse gas emissions. The building sector is the largest energy user responsible for about 40% of the EU’s total final energy consumption. In Europe the number of installed air conditioning systems has increased 500% over the last 20 years, but in that same period energy cooling needs have increased more than 20 times. The increase in energy cooling needs relates to the current higher living and working standards. In urban environments with low outdoor air quality (the general case) this means that in summer-time one cannot count on natural ventilation to reduce cooling needs. Do not forget the synergistic effect between heat waves and air pollution which means that outdoor air quality is worse in the summer aggravating cooling needs. Over the next few years this phenomenon will become much worse because more people will live in cities, more than 2 billion by 2050 and global warming will aggravate cooling needs. An overview of materials to lessen the impact of urban heat islands Excellent coverage of building materials to reduce air condtioning needs Innovative products discussed such as Thermo and Electrochromic materials
Download or read book Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls written by Nigel Dunnett and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2004 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces a revolutionary new concept to gardeners. Planting on roofs and walls began in Europe, but it is now becoming popular all over the world. Green roofs and walls reduce pollution and run-off, and also help insulate and reduce the maintenance needs of buildings. Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls discusses the practical techniques required to make planting on roofs and walls a reality. It describes how roofs may be modified to bear the weight of vegetation, considers the different options for drainage layers and growing media, and lists the plants suitable for different climates and environments. This informative book will encourage gardeners everywhere to consider the enormous benefits to be gained from planting on their roofs and walls.
Download or read book Living Systems written by Liat Margolis and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of innovative new materials is an important trend in landscape architecture today. These materials include biodegradable geotextiles, super-absorbent polymers, and plants that react to changing soil conditions. This book presents the available materials and technologies in the context of practical applications.
Download or read book Growing Green Guide written by Victoria. Department of Environment and Primary Industries and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The information published in this guide is provided by the Growing Green Guide partners (City of Melbourne, City of Stonnington, City of Yarra, City of Port Phillip, the State of Victoria and The University of Melbourne) to disseminate information in regards to the design, construction and maintenance of green roofs, walls and facades.
Download or read book Young House Love written by Sherry Petersik and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
Download or read book Sustainable Facades written by Ajla Aksamija and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical information on designing sustainable, energy-efficient building facades As energy and other natural resources are being depleted, it has become clear that technologies and strategies that allow us to maintain our satisfaction with interior environments while consuming less of these resources are major objectives of contemporary facade design. Sustainable Facades focuses on the strategies and approaches for designing sustainable, high-performance building facades, and provides technical guidance for architects and designers. This timely and useful guide presents strategies and technical guidelines for designing environmentally sensitive, energy-efficient facades based on scientific principles. It provides climate-specific approaches for minimizing energy consumption, analyzes the thermal behavior of different facade systems and materials, and illustrates with case studies how these approaches have been implemented on architectural projects. It also discusses emerging facade technologies, materials, and systems. Topics covered in this unique and indispensable guide include: Climate-based design approaches for high-performance facades Characteristics of sustainable facades: energy efficiency, thermal behavior, and moisture resistance Designing for thermal comfort, lighting and glare control, and acoustic quality Emerging technologies in facade design, including smart materials, double-skin facades, and facades as energy generators Case studies on building orientation and facade design, tectonic sun exposure control, external shading elements, and more
Download or read book Ecological Engineering written by Hein van Bohemen and published by Uitgeverij Æneas BV. This book was released on 2005 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Vertical Garden written by Patrick Blanc and published by W. W. Norton. This book was released on 2012 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inventor of the vertical garden showcases some of his favorite projects, which he has created all over the world for museums, hotels, skyscrapers, private homes and more.
Download or read book Facade Construction Manual written by Thomas Herzog and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facades - they are the first feature of a building to be noticed, they determine its distinctive appearance and are often the subject of controversial debate. This new first edition of the Facade Construction Manual provides a systematic survey of contemporary expertise in the application of new materials and energy- efficient technologies in facade design, and represents an invaluable addition to our series of Construction Manuals. It surveys the facade design requirements made by various types of buildings, as well as the most important materials, from natural stone through to synthetics, and documents a diversity of construction forms for a wide range of building types. Over 100 international case-studies in large-scale, detailed drawings are presented in the comprehensive project section.
Download or read book Exterior Green Wall Design written by Veera Sekaran and published by Images Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a comprehensive introduction to exterior green wall designShowcases innovative case studies with spectacular images and technical drawings and diagrams to illustrate the professional expertise, knowledge of planning, design concepts, installation procedures, maintenance, and effective plan selectionsCovers a wide range of international projects drawn from many well-known architects and designersShowcases a collection that is inspirational and a strong practical reference for architects, planners, preservationists, landscape and interior designers, and all who are directly involved in green wall designIn recent years, vertical greening has become more and more popular. No doubt many architects have begun to consider the application of vertical greeneries when designing architecture. We can see that both the vertical garden in Acros Fukuoka and the green façade of One Central Park have attracted world-wide attention. Exterior Green Wall Design has included the latest green wall practices from around the world, and meanwhile provided readers with detailed introductions, summaries and analysis, along with abundant images, drawings and diagrams. Readers can get a good understanding of the development, characteristics, planning, design and plant selection for green walls. This is a definitive practical reference book for landscape designers, architects, students and all those interested in environmental practices.
Download or read book Building Integrated Photovoltaic Designs for Commercial and Institutional Structures A Sourcebook for Architects written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Design For Maintainability Benchmarks For Quality Buildings written by Yit Lin Michael Chew and published by World Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the motto of 'doing it right the first time', this book focuses on spearheading the integration of designers, constructors and Facility Management, by providing easy-to-read tables summarising knowledge learned from past mistakes and maintainability benchmarks. Based on the predictive/preventive approach, the tables serve to define acceptable standards in design, construction and operation practices, to ensure the standard and quality of design, construction and maintenance practices for high maintainability at the outset of the planning/design stage. The text covers technical issues related to major components of a facility for basements, wet areas, façades, common areas, roofs and M&E.Related Link(s)
Download or read book Building Envelopes written by Jenny Lovel and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few parts of a building work harder than its envelope (also known as its facade). The envelope is the part of the building most visible from the outside--so it should be visually appealing--but it can also have the biggest effect on the well-being and safety of its occupants--so the envelope should be help heat and cool the building, allow light into it, and provide necessary structure. Too often, a building's envelope is more aesthetically striking than functional, or vice versa. A great building envelope, though, architecturally integrates all of its elements.
