Abstract
Most heat gain and loss occur through the building facade, which separates outdoor from indoor conditions. Adapting to nature is one of the sustainable and effective strategies for reducing building energy consumption. As the sun angle changes over time and differs in various latitudes, designing an interactive building facade capable of adapting to outdoor conditions will improve indoor conditions’ efficiency and save significant energy. In our Research Lab, we design, build, and analyze interactive building solar facades for the next generation of buildings to adapt to the sun angle and consequently strike a balance between energy loads. These adaptable building façades minimize energy consumption, improve building efficiency, and generate electricity.
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Reza ForoughiAssociate Professor, Sustainable Technology/Building Sciences, Appalachian State University, North Carolina, United States
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BUILDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC, SIMULATION-BASED ENERGY OPTIMIZATION, ADAPTABLE BUILDING FACADE
