Real-Time Multi-Zone Building Performance Impacts of Occupant Interaction with Dynamic Façade Systems

Bess Krietemeyer, Kurt Rogler

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Abstract

Recent developments in responsive electroactive materials are increasing the rate at which next-generation façade technologies can respond to environmental conditions, building energy demands, and the actions of building occupants. Simulating the real-time performance of dynamic façade systems is critical for understanding the impacts that occupant response will have on whole-building energy performance and architectural design. This paper describes a method for real-time analysis of the multi-zone building performance impacts of occupant interaction with a dynamic façade system, the Electroactive Dynamic Display System (EDDS). The objective is to optimize EDDS implementation and define system limitations, incorporate EDDS as a dynamic factor in multi-zone building energy analyses, and provide real-time feedback of building performance data based on environmental conditions and occupant interactions. Preliminary results of parametric simulation methods demonstrate the ability of dynamic façade systems to consider real-time occupant interaction in the analysis of daylighting and thermal performance of buildings.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationReal Time - Extending the Reach of Computation
EditorsBob Martens, Gabriel Wurzer, Thomas Grasl, Wolfgang E. Lorenz, Richard Schaffranek
PublisherEducation and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Pages669-678
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9789491207099
StatePublished - 2015
Event33rd International Conference on Education and research in Computer aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2015 - Vienna, Austria
Duration: Sep 16 2015Sep 18 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Volume2
ISSN (Print)2684-1843

Conference

Conference33rd International Conference on Education and research in Computer aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2015
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period9/16/159/18/15

Keywords

  • Behavioral modeling
  • Occupant simulation
  • Real-time adaptation
  • Responsive facade systems
  • Whole-building analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
  • Education
  • Architecture

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