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An investigation into the effect of ventilated double-skin facade with venetian blinds: global simulation and assessment of energy performance

Submitted by on Tue, 06/17/2014 - 14:28

Double-skin facade (DSF) is an additional glass skin on the outside wall of the building. In this study a mechanically ventilated and equipped with solar protections (venetian blinds) facade was studied. The airflow inside the facade as well as opening/closing degree of the blinds was controlled in order to increase annual energy performance for both heating and cooling. Numerical simulations for climatic data of Lyon (France) showed good performance of studied DSF compared to a traditional façade.

Double-Skin Facade with Venetian Blind: Global Modelling and Assessment of Energy Performance

Submitted by on Sat, 07/06/2013 - 16:41

In this past decade, glazed façades use in new buildings has soared. Some of these façades, called "double skin façades", are made of internal and external glazing. As indicated by its name, "double skin façades" are a special type of envelope which air s