Assessment the performance of double layer glass façades in hot climates

This research proposal aims to demonstrate a model of Double Skin Facade (DSF) that functions efficiently in hot climates.

Glazing facades have in the las 15 years been the centre of attention and its popularity is increasing due to creating a desired façade transparency along with improved acoustical quality and reduction of energy consumption. If they are designed properly, it can significantly diminish energy consumption of HVAC systems in buildings by obtaining solar energy during winter and controlling overheating in summer. Recently, the technology of the double skin facade is being utilized in new buildings in regions that are very hot during the summer and cold in the winter. This also can be related to the recent growth of economic development.

Knowing that DSF performs well in winter of hot and dry climates, this technological solution may cause overheating between the skin’s layers during the summer.

The research aims to investigate hoot climate double layer skin facades to solve the issue of cavity temperature, the appropriate dimensions of windows, suitable situation and position of shading devices as well as the optimized space of the cavity and other models and methods supported by monitoring examples.