AECOM - Integrated Facades for High Performance Buildings:

Building Envelope as Energy Transfer Function

Event Description

Of the many systems that comprise the building systems matrix, the building envelope represents the greatest singular potential for energy gain or loss - as much as 50% in some building types - and thus offers the greatest opportunity to influence the overall energy profile of the building. Traditionally building technologists have tended towards envelope designs that mitigate energy flows by separating the energy flows derived from climate on the exterior from the occupancy derived loads on the interior. This session reimagines the building envelope as an energy transfer function merging the systems that focus on occupant wellbeing and comfort and the overall energy profile of the building.

CES: Estimated 0.5 LU/HSW for AIA members

Speaker

Dr Jason Vollen, High Performance Buildings Practice Leader, AECOM