Critical Parameters for an Efficient Double Skin Façade 2 from 2

This is largely due to the engineering costs (mechanical and structural), the amount of special glass required, and the unfamiliarity of trades people.

with these systems thus leading to higher installation costs.

If the design process fully integrates mechanical and architectural concerns from the beginning these systems often require less mechanical (HVAC) systems and this also can compensate for the cost of the second facade.

The design has also to take into account many different parameters connected both with the use of building (building scheme and type, orientation, occupancy schedule, equipment etc.) and its location (climate, daylight availability, temperature, site &obstructions, latitude, atmospheric conditions etc.) before deciding on a DSF system Conclusion DSF was largely driven due to its aesthetics and acoustics.

While there is a lot of speculation of about the performance of DSFs, based upon thermal performance analysis that have conducted so far, a double-skin facade perform better and provide some energy reduction, particularly on the heating side cycle, from a standard double glazed unit wall.

However, nothing conclusive can be said as there are numerous parameters affecting the performance of a DSf.