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Thermal 3D CFD Simulation with Active Transparent Façade in Buildings

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  • Cristina Ramírez-Balas

    (Instituto Universitario de Arquitectura y Ciencias de la Construcción, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain)

  • Enrique Fernández-Nieto

    (Departamento de Matemática Aplicada I, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain)

  • Gladys Narbona-Reina

    (Departamento de Matemática Aplicada I, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain)

  • Juan José Sendra

    (Instituto Universitario de Arquitectura y Ciencias de la Construcción, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain)

  • Rafael Suárez

    (Instituto Universitario de Arquitectura y Ciencias de la Construcción, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Sevilla, Spain)

Abstract

In recent years active façades have acquired greater importance given their capacity to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. One such type is the so-called Active Transparent Façade (ATF). A 3D numerical model based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and the Finite Element Method (FEM) has been generated to simulate the thermal performance of buildings equipped with this type of façade. This model is introduced for general application and allows the design parameters to be adapted for this system. The case study of Le Corbusier’s proposal for the City of Refuge in Paris, the clearest example of previous use of an ATF is examined. In addition, a proposal is presented for the energy improvement of Le Corbusier’s original solution. In order to do so, the conditions for the supply of air into the ATF cavity and in the mechanical ventilation system are assessed to guarantee comfort conditions.

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  • Cristina Ramírez-Balas & Enrique Fernández-Nieto & Gladys Narbona-Reina & Juan José Sendra & Rafael Suárez, 2018. "Thermal 3D CFD Simulation with Active Transparent Façade in Buildings," Energies, MDPI, vol. 11(9), pages 1-19, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:11:y:2018:i:9:p:2265-:d:166340
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    2. Juan Rojas-Fernández & Carmen Galán-Marín & Carlos Rivera-Gómez & Enrique D. Fernández-Nieto, 2018. "Exploring the Interplay between CAD and FreeFem++ as an Energy Decision-Making Tool for Architectural Design," Energies, MDPI, vol. 11(10), pages 1-19, October.
    3. Joanna Rucińska & Adrian Trząski, 2020. "Measurements and Simulation Study of Daylight Availability and Its Impact on the Heating, Cooling and Lighting Energy Demand in an Educational Building," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(10), pages 1-16, May.

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