SET Proceedings 2978-4387 Caravel Press 10.65582/set.2006.046 2006.046 CFD Simulation of a Double Skin Façade Model HernandezM. ShaoL. School of the Built Environment, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG72RD, UK Universidad Piloto de Colombia, Instituto de Investigaciones y Proyectos Especiales: INIP, Cra. 9 No.45ª-44, Bogota D.C, Colombia 30082006 5 978-88-89884-05-8 1 5 30 August 2006 © 2006 Copyright WSSET 2006

Double Skin Facades (DSF) are increasingly applied in office buildings. However, designers are in some aspects unaware of the overall behaviour and real performance of a DSF. In this field, relatively little has been done on thermal overheating control, specifically on the case of a façade performing under extreme or moderate summer conditions. A 3D model of the chamber was made and modelled on CFD in order to visualise the airflow within the system. The objective was the study of theoretical modelling of airflow in building façades, to complement the experimental work done in the University of Nottingham. The modelling work has demonstrated the feasibility and versatility of CFD for the modelling of double skin façades

 Active facade thermal modelling natural convection multiple glazing 30 August to 1 September 2006 5th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies SET2006 5 Vicenza, Italy