A new design for double skin facade in warm climates: Improving thermal performance and natural ventilation of the system

Soha Matour

doi:10.5204/thesis.eprints.231909

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A new design for double skin facade in warm climates: Improving thermal performance and natural ventilation of the system

Soha Matour

Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Queensland

2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5204/thesis.eprints.231909

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Abstract

double skin facade

wind driven ventilation

lateral opening

scaled model experiment

CFD

air cavity overheating

warm climate

This thesis contributes to the improvement of Double Skin facades' thermal performance in warm climates. A new design for DSF was proposed and evaluated using an experimental study on a scaled model and Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations. The proposed facade named IS-DSF (Interstitial slat-blind DSF) showed the capability to reduce overheating risk in the cavity due to two applied strategies: shading devices’ specific placement and wind-induced ventilation improvement. Finally, a framework was developed for the implementation of IS-DSF in warm climates applicable at the early stage of building design.

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Title: A new design for double skin facade in warm climates: Improving thermal performance and natural ventilation of the system
Authors: Soha Matour - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Law and Society
Awarding institution: Queensland University of Queensland
Degree awarded: Doctor of Philosophy
DOI: 10.5204/thesis.eprints.231909
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99679180902621
Output Type: Dissertation

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