Bioclimatic Double-Skin Façades

Visually enriched with over 250 photographs and drawings, Bioclimatic Double-Skin Façades is an essential reference guide for understanding the types and functions of double-skin façades. Author Mary Ben Bonham examines the history and continuing potential of double-skin architecture, informing on the variety of approaches possible and advising a rigorous integrated design process leading to application. Featuring a wide selection of architectural examples, the book will be of interest to professionals and students within the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction. Characterized by a buffer-like air space between two glazed building skins, double-skin windows and façades aim to improve building comfort and energy performance. Double skins introduce complexity and initial costs, yet significant buildings in locations around the globe continue to select this approach. In addition to exploring motivations, benefits, and cautions for designing with double skins, the book provides a primer on fundamental façade design concepts and strategies for control of thermal, luminous, and acoustic environments. Chapters also address alternative types of high-performance façades and implications for each phase of façade design and construction. Bioclimatic Double-Skin Façades promotes bioclimatic design that is inspired by nature, measured in performance, and uniquely adapted to climate and place. In-depth case studies illustrate how double-skin façades have been adapted to a range of climates and cultural settings: Marseille Library and Grenoble Courthouse in France, Cambridge Public Library in Massachusetts, Manitoba Hydro Place in Canada, and the Pearl River Tower in China.

Dedication Table of Contents Case Study Location Map Acknowledgments Foreword by Terri Meyer Boake Introduction 1 A BIOCLIMATIC VIEW OF ARCHITECTURE Climate and nature Climate and culture Bioclimatic design Sustainable and regenerative design Framework for analysis 2 DOUBLE-SKIN FAÇADE CONCEPTS AND STRATEGIES An integrative strategy A bioclimatic kit of parts Bioclimatic design concepts and strategies 3 DOUBLE-SKIN FAÇADE CLASSIFICATIONS Cavity partitioning Ventilation type and mode Structural classification Alternative nomenclatures 4 DOUBLE-SKIN FAÇADE HISTORY, PART I: ORIGINS Buffer zones in vernacular architecture Mid-19th Century: Glass for light and heat 20th Century: Glass for health, thermal comfort, and (sometimes) ventilation Mid-20th century: Ventilation and acoustics in early DSF architecture 1970s: Energy focus feeds DSF development 1980s: Experimentation 5 DOUBLE-SKIN FAÇADE HISTORY, PART II: ADAPTATIONS 1990s: Proliferation in Europe 21st century: Global expansion Supertall 6 DOUBLE-SKIN FAÇADES: MOTIVATIONS AND ALTERNATIVES Motivations Benefits, cautions, and costs Alternatives 7 DOUBLE-SKIN FAÇADE PERFORMANCE IN PRACTICE Façade performance Façade design process 1 Predesign: Concepts and criteria 2 Schematic design: Models and iteration 3 Design development: Simulation of performance 4 Construction documentation: Collaboration with fabricators 5 Bidding / final buyout: Final fabrication drawings 6 Construction and closeout: Mockups, installation, and quality assurance 7 Post-occupancy: Evaluation and feedback loops 8 DOUBLE-SKIN FAÇADE CASE STUDIES 8.1 Marseille Library | BMVR de Marseille (Marseille, France, 1997-2004) 8.2 Grenoble Courthouse | Palais de Justice de Grenoble (Grenoble, France, 1994-2002) 8.3 Cambridge Public Library (Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 2002-09) 8.4 Manitoba Hydro Place (Winnipeg, Canada, 2004-09) 8.5 Pearl River Tower | ????? (Guangzhou, China, 2005-13) Resources Index Climate Classifications Map

Mary Ben Bonham is Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture + Interior Design at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She is a registered architect, NCIDQ-certified interior designer, and LEED-accredited professional.