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BUILDING EFFICIENCY
methods were presented in a manner
which could remain relevant in the
coming years.
Adaptive facades play a significant
role in improving the productivity
and wellbeing of its occupants.
This Action has made several
contributions in this area. Members
have reviewed, developed and trialled
post-occupancy evaluation methods
that are vital for commissioning
and assessing the performance of
adaptive facades. Furthermore, a
classification map was developed
that captures the complexity of
occupant-adaptive facade interaction
that is essential for maximising
occupant satisfaction with novel
adaptive facades.
COST TU1403 group components, leads to the fact The outcomes of the COST Action are
that conventional simulation tools, disseminated by means of numerous
development of new collaborations experimental assessment methods, scientific journal publications at
in this field becoming very visible and and key performance indicators Elsevier and two special issues of
respected globally. cannot be fully adopted in the case the Journal of Facade Design &
of adaptive facades. Therefore, Engineering among other. Facade-
In order to foster the development of several activities in the COST Action related research and industry across
novel adaptive facade concepts and focused on a comprehensive review Europe would greatly benefit from
technologies, the Action undertook of simulation tools and experimental the network initiated by this Action as
a comprehensive review of adaptive characterisation facilities. Specific well as setting new standards for any
facade case studies. know-how on selected cases was new green buildings.
also presented. The adaptive facade
This was the first of its kind and used sector is evolving rapidly, therefore Ultimately, these outcomes of
a simple and effective classification: the simulation and characterisation COST Action could lead to a more
materials, components and systems efficient use of energy and material
of state-of-the-art adaptive facades. resources in the built environment
In addition, useful details working and help to improve human wellbeing
principles, technology readiness, in buildings. l
and economic aspects were also
reported. The database includes 165 Contact information:
cases of adaptive facade systems,
components, and materials and View the Action: https://www.cost.eu/actions/TU1403/
provides an invaluable resource View the Network website: http://www.tu1403.eu
for future teaching and research
activities. The European Cooperation in Science
and Technology (COST) is a funding
The high potential of adaptive agency for research and innovation
facades can only be achieved if their networks. Our Actions help connect
performance can be reliably predicted research initiatives across Europe and
in the design phase. The intrinsic enable scientists to grow their ideas by sharing them with their peers.
complexity of the dynamic behaviour This boosts their research, career and innovation.
of these systems, when compared
to traditional building envelope
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