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Could ‘smart’ building facades heat and cool buildings?

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Could ‘smartbuilding facades heat and cool buildings? 0 dbarista Tue, 06/18/2024 - 15:58 Building Technology A promising research project looks at the possibilities for thermoelectric systems to thermally condition buildings, writes Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Sustainable Building Analyst with Stantec.

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Design Strategies That Control Indoor Climate Without Over-Reliance on HVAC

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Architects, in collaboration with HVAC professionals and building contractors, must consider insulation, ventilation, shading, and materials to create spaces that naturally regulate temperature, improving sustainability and reducing energy costs. Rather than just controlling temperature, great designs create adaptable microclimates.

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Smart building technology: Talking results at the BUILDINGChicago/ Greening the Heartland show

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Architects Energy-Efficient Design Green Renovation Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Geothermal Technology Green Specifications Sustainable Development BIM/IT Contractors Designers Building Automation Engineers Education Facility Facility Managers Events Facilities Government Buildings Healthcare Buildings Higher Education Hospitality (..)

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From Timeless Materials to High-Tech Hybrids: A New Era in Architecture and Construction

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The University of Pennsylvania ARCH 744 Smart buildings with sensors and automated systems can respond to natural disasters and seasonal variations, adapting in real-time to maintain safety and comfort. Digital Fabrication 3D model using Grasshopper.

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Capital International Exhibition & Convention Centre Beijing

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Achieving the highest certification of China’s Green Building Program, the centre uses smart building management systems with hybrid ventilation, ensuring optimum natural ventilation supported by high efficiency HVAC equipment to enhance indoor air quality and minimise energy consumption.

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Competitions: Project Orellio

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Compliance: Ensuring designs meet all local, regional, and national building codes and healthcare regulations. Coordination: Working closely with the project team, including engineers, contractors, and consultants. Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP): Integration of smart building technologies.

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Zaha Hadid Architects completes dune-like Beeah Headquarters in Sharjah

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A smart building management system has been incorporated to automatically adjust lighting and temperature depending on occupancy and the time of day. Main contractor: Al Futtaim Construction. Read: Opus hotel by Zaha Hadid Architects nears completion in Dubai. An auditorium is among the facilities inside.

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