Employing innovative bio-polymeric agro-based materials in tall building façade applications to tackle climate change

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the applicability of employing innovative bio-polymeric agro-based materials in the building façade realm in lieu of the conventional tall building curtain wall glass and aluminum panels. It investigates developing a new systematic material (selection + design) framework using a multi-performance criteria matrix to facilitate sorting, ranking, and selecting the optimal material candidates for the intended façade applications. A comprehensive high-rise office building façade case study in Chicago is critically analyzed and computationally examined in terms of optical, thermal, and energy performance.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainable High-Rise Buildings
Subtitle of host publicationDesign, technology, and innovation
EditorsKheir Al-Kodmany, Peng Du, Mir M. Ali
PublisherThe Institution of Engineering and Technology
Chapter12
Pages411-444
Number of pages34
ISBN (Electronic)9781839532818
ISBN (Print)9781839532801
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 Nov 2022
Externally publishedYes

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