Adaptive strategies for office spaces in the UK climate

This document focuses on the building envelope of office spaces in the UK climate. Analyses a case study typical office to explore strategies and design solutions for thermal and daylight comfort and energy savings. Detailed thermal simulation has highlighted an effective solution for providing thermal comfort, in terms of glazing and solid ratios of the faade. Daylight level analysis was also carried out in order to determine the effectiveness of the proposed faade and identify possible improvements. Innovative solutions were proposed, such as the use of prismatic glazing and a prototype external shading feature, which, in combination with passive design techniques, result in improvement in the indoor comfort conditions for the occupants, as well as in reduction in the energy demand of the office space.