Environment|구충완
Assessment of seasonal energy efficiency strategies of a double skin façade in a Monsoon climate region
2013International Journals
Research AreaEnvironment
Professor구충완
AuthorsHong, T., Kim, J., Lee, J., Koo, C., and Park, H
Publication Year2013
Journal (Volume, Issue, Pages)Energies, 6, 4352-4376 , MDPI AG) – Invited Paper. (Yonsei)
AbstractAs climate change and global warming have become two of the most significant environmental issues today, the double-skin façade (DSF) is getting considerable attention as an energy-efficient passive design. This study is aimed at assessing the seasonal energy efficiency strategies of a DSF targeting library facilities in the climate region with hot summers and cold winters. Toward this end, this study was conducted in four steps: (i) establishment of seasonal energy-efficient strategies; (ii) application of seasonal energy-efficient strategies; (iii) analysis of energy saving effect by season; and (iv) life cycle cost and life cycle CO2 analyses for selecting an optimal DSF. Results show that a shaft box DSF energy model (EMS) #2, which applied winter strategies, was optimal with an energy saving rate of 4.13%, while a multi-story DSF energy model (EMM) #5, which applied summer strategies, was optimal with an energy saving rate of 12.67%. In terms of savings to investment ratio (SIR40) and breakeven point (BEP40), the multi-story DSF (3.20; 9 years) was superior. The results of this study can be used for (i) seasonal energy efficiency strategies of a DSF in East Asian monsoon climates, and (ii) as a guideline for the application of a DSF both in existing and new buildings.
Double Skin Façade (DSF)Airflow Operating MethodThermal InsulationGreen WallEnergy-Saving EffectLife Cycle CostLife Cycle CO2East Asian Monsoon ClimateLibrary Facility