Economic viability of phase-changing materials in residential buildings – A case study in Alice Springs, Australia

Acuña-Díaz, Oscar; Al-Halawani, Nour; Alonso-Barneto, Marta; Ashirbekov, Assetbek; Ruiz-Flores, Carlos; Rojas‐Solórzano, Luis

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.111612

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“…The study further shows that PCM contributed to 17-23% of annual energy savings, except in hot and humid cities like Darwin [214]. Further to that, in 2022, Oscar et al [215] researched PCM use in residential buildings in Alice Springs, Australia. Their results show that the PCM is promising but requires low-cost technology to make it financially attractive [215].…”

Section: Australian Design and Construction Practicementioning

confidence: 81%

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Study of Technological Advancement and Challenges of Façade System for Sustainable Building: Current Design Practice

Fernando,

Navaratnam,

Rajeev

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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Currently, several façade systems exist to enable sustainable building design. The biggest challenges for façade designers are to identify new technology and effective, sustainable systems that enable high structural and sustainable performance while producing a good aesthetic. Therefore, this paper aims to review the performance of existing façade systems for sustainable building designs and their limitations. Among modern façade systems, Double Skin Façades (DSF) show promise for energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and aesthetics. However, they face challenges like sound transmission between floors, higher initial costs, and outer skin vibrations. Furthermore, adaptive façades gained popularity for their active methods of achieving energy performance and comfort benefits but encountered complexities in design and construction, demanding codes and standards. Green wall systems enhance air quality and aesthetics, while photovoltaic façade systems reduce electricity costs, but both systems face higher initial costs and maintenance challenges. The review indicates that to produce a sustainable building design, architects, engineers, and builders must consider a sustainable façade system that enables high energy efficiency, less cost, better occupant comfort, and fewer environmental impacts.

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Section: Australian Design and Construction Practicementioning

confidence: 81%

“…Further to that, in 2022, Oscar et al [215] researched PCM use in residential buildings in Alice Springs, Australia. Their results show that the PCM is promising but requires low-cost technology to make it financially attractive [215].…”

Section: Australian Design and Construction Practicementioning

confidence: 99%