Determining the potential risks of naturally ventilated double skin façades

Qichang Dong, Xiaoqing Zhao, Ye Song, Jiacheng Qi and Long Shi

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2024, vol. 191, issue C

Abstract: Double skin façade (DSF) as a passive renewable technique has been widely used due to its ability to reduce energy consumption by enhancing natural ventilation. However, previous studies mainly focused on its optimization designs, and its potential risks as determining factors have been less explored. This study reviewed three typical potential risks of DSF, including overheating, structural, and fire risks, and analyzed their manifestations, influencing factors, and possible mitigation. The overheating risk, mainly from direct sunlight and inadequate ventilation, can be mitigated by optimizing DSF design parameters or adding additional components. Wind-induced vibration, earthquake, or blast impact are the causes of the second risk, structural damage to DSFs. Appropriate building shapes and vent sizes can improve airflow inside and outside the DSF and reduce wind-induced vibrations. Regarding strong shocks, dampers can be used to eliminate excessive movement. Heat and smoke from a fire show complex coupling effects on the structures of DSFs, propagating along the cavity and causing flame spread, glass cracking, and else. Optimizing DSF design parameters and adding perforated plates and refractory glass can reduce the risk of fire to DSF. It is crucial to consider the relevance of the thermal performance of various DSFs to safety. Different types of DSFs have different potential risks, so it is necessary to fully consider not only their energy performance but also their application scenarios and the corresponding areas where risks will occur. This study provides a guideline for designing and optimizing DSFs regarding risk mitigations.

Keywords: Double skin façade; Potential risks; Mitigation measures; Overheating; Structure; Fire (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2023.114064

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