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Main Characteristics of Adaptive Façades

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 May 2022

M. P. Voigt ,
D. Roth  and
M. Kreimeyer
M. P. Voigt*
Affiliation:
University of Stuttgart, Germany
D. Roth
Affiliation:
University of Stuttgart, Germany
M. Kreimeyer
Affiliation:
University of Stuttgart, Germany
*
michael.voigt@iktd.uni-stuttgart.de

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Adaptive façades (AF), unlike conventional façades, respond to their environment to reduce energy consumption while increasing comfort. The planning of AF presents architects and engineers with a variety of challenges. One central challenge is the specification of the right planning goals in the early phases. This paper identifies in a systematic literature review the main characteristics which were crucial in previous realizations of AF. Due to the comprehensive approach it provides a reference for the goal definition of subsequent projects and the development of further methodical support.

Keywords

architectural designrequirements managementcharacteristics and propertiesadaptive facadesliterature review

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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 2: DESIGN2022 , May 2022 , pp. 2543 - 2552
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