Improving illuminance performance by implementing a kinetic façade system: case study of office building in Dubai
Buildings incorporating kinetic architecture are designed to allow parts of the structure to move without reducing the structural integrity of the building. This is believed to substantially improve both energy efficiency and lighting performance. The aim of this study was to investigate the advanta...
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| description | Buildings incorporating kinetic architecture are designed to allow parts of the structure to move without reducing the structural integrity of the building. This is believed to substantially improve both energy efficiency and lighting performance. The aim of this study was to investigate the advantages of employing a kinetic façade system and achieving a comfort illuminance level. A G + 7 office building was chosen as the case study for this research. DIVA-for-Rhino simulation software was used to determine how the proposed kinetic system was integrated and compare it to the baseline case. The results show that kinetic louvers can help to achieve light levels in the range 100–300 lux, and a brightness level of 250 to 350 cd/m2. The total energy used decreased by 21.3% and the Unified Glare Rating (UGR) fell from 29.5 to below 10. In addition, Kinetic louvers achieved 100 – 300 lux and a brightness level of 250 to 350 cd/m2. Furthermore, it was found that an annual reduction of 12% occurred on the east side. More detailed analysis is provided in the paper which will help architects and designers to integrate the kinetic system in the façade of their buildings and achieve visual comfort. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c96f33a1b60b4bf4b443d6c95e9621eb2024-10-15T14:56:51ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering1347-28522023-09-012252809282610.1080/13467581.2022.21606362160636Improving illuminance performance by implementing a kinetic façade system: case study of office building in DubaiHanan M. Taleb0Rudy Moarbes1British University in DubaiBritish University in DubaiBuildings incorporating kinetic architecture are designed to allow parts of the structure to move without reducing the structural integrity of the building. This is believed to substantially improve both energy efficiency and lighting performance. The aim of this study was to investigate the advantages of employing a kinetic façade system and achieving a comfort illuminance level. A G + 7 office building was chosen as the case study for this research. DIVA-for-Rhino simulation software was used to determine how the proposed kinetic system was integrated and compare it to the baseline case. The results show that kinetic louvers can help to achieve light levels in the range 100–300 lux, and a brightness level of 250 to 350 cd/m2. The total energy used decreased by 21.3% and the Unified Glare Rating (UGR) fell from 29.5 to below 10. In addition, Kinetic louvers achieved 100 – 300 lux and a brightness level of 250 to 350 cd/m2. Furthermore, it was found that an annual reduction of 12% occurred on the east side. More detailed analysis is provided in the paper which will help architects and designers to integrate the kinetic system in the façade of their buildings and achieve visual comfort.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2022.2160636kineticfaçadeoffice buildingdubailuxluminancediva-for-rhino |
| spellingShingle | Hanan M. Taleb Rudy Moarbes Improving illuminance performance by implementing a kinetic façade system: case study of office building in Dubai Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering kinetic façade office building dubai lux luminance diva-for-rhino |
| title | Improving illuminance performance by implementing a kinetic façade system: case study of office building in Dubai |
| title_full | Improving illuminance performance by implementing a kinetic façade system: case study of office building in Dubai |
| title_fullStr | Improving illuminance performance by implementing a kinetic façade system: case study of office building in Dubai |
| title_full_unstemmed | Improving illuminance performance by implementing a kinetic façade system: case study of office building in Dubai |
| title_short | Improving illuminance performance by implementing a kinetic façade system: case study of office building in Dubai |
| title_sort | improving illuminance performance by implementing a kinetic facade system case study of office building in dubai |
| topic | kinetic façade office building dubai lux luminance diva-for-rhino |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2022.2160636 |
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