Biomimetic Building Skin Development: Evolutionary Designed Building Skins with Embedded Biomimetic Adaptation Behaviours
PhD Thesis
Kaviani, S. (2023). Biomimetic Building Skin Development: Evolutionary Designed Building Skins with Embedded Biomimetic Adaptation Behaviours. PhD Thesis London South Bank University School of th Built Environment and Architecture https://doi.org/10.18744/lsbu.94x26
Authors | Kaviani, S. |
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Type | PhD Thesis |
Abstract | This study explores the application of biomimicry and adaptation lessons from biology in the design of building skins. Unlike conventional practices that prioritise overall building performance and replicate shading shapes and forms throughout the building skin, thisresearch shifts the focus towards occupants and their comfort. It proposes a methodology that detects and highlights the areas of the building that are most visited by occupants, aiming to enhance the thermal and visual comfort in those specific areas. To achieve this, an innovative approach combining agent-based modelling (ABM) and evolutionary design techniques is proposed. Through computational experiments, the research demonstrates that considering the morphological attributes of building skin forms during the early design exploration phase can improve occupants' view of the outside while blocking unwanted solar radiation. This leads to reduced energy consumption for cooling systems and increased energy performance optimisation. |
Year | 2023 |
Publisher | London South Bank University |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.18744/lsbu.94x26 |
File | License File Access Level Open |
Publication dates | |
30 Aug 2023 | |
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Deposited | 15 Sep 2023 |
https://openresearch.lsbu.ac.uk/item/94x26
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