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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Dynamic Building"”.
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Dynamic building enclosures : the design of an innovative constructive system which permits mechanically-driven, computer-controlled shape transformations to the building envelope
Dynamic Building Enclosures is a system of prefabricated, lightweight, kit-of-parts wall and/or roof elements. This system has the unique capability of dynamically altering, or mutating its shape in reaction to changing user requirements or site climate conditions through the manipulation of a …
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How Much Does It Really Cost? A Dynamic Approach to Building Retrofit Costs for Decarbonization Pathways
… their part, often without a concrete plan. With buildings accounting for 40% of total global emissions, building retrofits are a key component to these pathways to zero carbon. Urban building energy modeling (UBEM) research efforts have developed physics-based decision-making tools to define …
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Entropy and surfaceness
… theoretical physics is aimed at these types of dynamic systems. Key to a system such as the atmosphere is the constant yet fluctuating input of energy which forces the system into a state distant from its thermodynamic equilibrium. Certain physical systems, when past this point begin to organize …
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Climate and Energy Use in Glazed Spaces
… from small glazed verandas to large atrium buildings have become a common feature in architecture. A glazed space is greatly affected by aspects of the outside climate such as insolation and temperature. In the design of such spaces, more sophisticated design tools are therefore required in …
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Straw insulation materials to address heating fuel requirements, thermal comfort, and natural resource depletion in developing regions
… with cold winters such as northern Pakistan, new building construction has been driven by structural and economic criteria. Thermal comfort can be improved, heating fuel requirements can be reduced, and degradation of the natural environment can be mitigated by improving the thermal performance of …
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Characterization of a Novel Dynamic Combinatorial Depsipeptide System with Implications for the Origin of Biopolymers
… a kinetic limitation that strongly inhibits dynamic sequence space sampling for peptides and proteins even in modern-day laboratory applications. This hardened chemical nature of proteins suggests that although their constituent amino acids may have been available in prebiotic times, proteins …
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Advancing Architecture through Shape Memory Alloy Actuators
… and predictive strategies for SMA application in dynamic and user-centered environments. The proposed framework not only facilitates the creative and systematic adoption of SMA technologies but also positions architecture as a forward-thinking discipline capable of responding sensitively to human …
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Symbiotic Encounter: Shape Memory Alloy Actuators in Architecture
This thesis aims to provide a comprehensive reference on the effective integration of shape memory alloys into architectural design and design. Despite growing interest in SMAs for kinetic structures and adaptive facades, there is currently a fragmented understanding of how to leverage their unique …
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Modelling and Experimental Characterization of Solar-Assisted Ground Source Heat Pump Systems with and without Thermal Energy Storage for Cold Climates
… and development of low energy technologies for building heating and cooling. Among the efficient energy technologies and systems developed to enhance efficiency and reduce building carbon footprint, the use of ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) is gaining traction as a cost-competitive, reliable, …
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A new approach to modelling process and building energy flows in manufacturing industry.
… for modelling energy flows between a factory building, its manufacturing process systems and the materials used. The need for such an approach arises from the gap in knowledge between the understanding of energy consumed by factory buildings and process systems in manufacturing industry. …