Some guidelines for a method devoted to the evaluation of different physical characteristics of building facades, equipped with glazed surfaces, are proposed. New graphs are introduced for checking at the same time the behaviour of several technical-physical parameters of walls, in order to allow comparative analysis of different design configurations in terms of acoustics, lighting and heat transfer properties.
The envelope as fictional building element acts as a filter intended to regulate energy andmass flows. The overall performance of the envelope is ascertained by the combined effects ofthe functional components. Thus a methodical approach is required for the comparativeappraisal of envelope alternatives in terms of multiple perfomance requirements andidentication of the best overall performer.
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