Ventilating façades.

Author(s) : SINCLAIR R., PHILLIPS D., MEZHIBOVSKI V.

Type of article: Article, Review

Summary

The double skin façade, also known as a ventilated façade or active curtain wall, is an alternative when design constraints exist such as a high percentage of glazing area; no external shades; transparent glass choices; or a façade material that requires protection from the elements.

Details

  • Original title: Ventilating façades.
  • Record ID : 2009-2469
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 51 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 2009/04

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