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acadiaregional2011_008 |
authors |
Krietemeyer,Elizabeth A.; Anna H. Dyson |
year |
2011 |
title |
Electropolymeric Technology for Dynamic Building Envelopes |
source |
Parametricism (SPC) ACADIA Regional 2011 Conference Proceedings |
doi |
https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.acadia.2011.x.s0s
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summary |
Human health and energy problems associated with the lack of control of natural light in contemporary buildings have necessitated research into dynamic windows for energy efficient buildings. Existing dynamic glazing technologies have made limited progress towards greater energy performance for curtain wall systems because they are still unable to respond to dynamic solar conditions, fluctuating building demands, and a range of user preferences for visual comfort and individual control. Recent breakthroughs in the field of information display provide opportunities to transfer electropolymeric technology to building envelopes that can achieve geometric and spectral selectivity in concert with pattern variation within the façade. Integrating electroactive polymers within the surfaces of an insulated glazing unit (IGU) could dramatically improve the energy performance of windows while enabling user empowerment through the control of the visual quality of this micro-material assembly, in addition to allowing for the switchable patterning of information display. Using parametric modeling as a generative design and analysis tool, this paper examines the technical intricacies linking system variables with visual comfort, daylight quality, and pattern design of the proposed electropolymeric dynamic facade technology. |
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ACADIA |
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