, Session Block A7
16:15 Optimizing Energy Consumption and Visual Comfort in Façade Design
Chair: Helmut Koester, Koester Lichtplanung, Frankfurt, Germany
Balancing opposing façade design parameters
- Optimisation workflow for human-centred low carbon solutions
- Solar control strategies
- Case study: Parametrically designed 220m high office building
Optimizing energy performance with BIM
- BIM approach for energy performance
- Monitored thermal parameters representation in BIM environment
- Visual comfort optimization
BIM and building control systems
- Development of an automated workflow
- Improving building energy efficiency and user comfort
- PV integrated solar shading system
Dynamic liquid crystal glazing to enhance buildings' performance
- Sustainability and value creation: environment, economics and society
- Liquid crystal glazing as a tool to achieve sustainable goals
- Case study: 195 Piccadilly, London
Balancing qualitative and quantitative criteria to achieve integrated façade solutions
- Passive shading, while maximizing views and daylight
- Assembly manipulation for design and performance goals
- Detailing for efficient shipping and optimized installation
Balancing energy consumption and visual comfort in façade design
- Best balance between aesthetics, energy and visual comfort
- Simulation of annual building energy consumption and visual comfort
- Case study of an office building in Taipei
17:45 End of Conference Day 2