Challenges in modelling thermo-optical performance of 3D-printed facades: a cross-domain review


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Date

2023-09

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Conference Paper

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Abstract

Thanks to large-scale 3D printing, it is possible to fabricate performance-integrated building facades, contributing to the building sector's decarbonisation. The assessment of thermo-optical performance in 3D-printed facades (3DPF) is still at an early stage. The main challenges are related to the specificity of such components: the geometrical complexity, the interaction of multiple physical effects and the influence of the fabrication process on their properties. This focused review examines the aspects of performance indicators, multiphysics and multiscale modelling by reviewing recent efforts in the fields of advanced facades and process engineering. Learnings from the reviewed studies guided the development of a novel approach for modelling the thermo-optical properties of polymer 3DPF and informing their design.

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published

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Book title

Proceedings of Building Simulation 2023: 18th Conference of IBPSA

Volume

18

Pages / Article No.

3011 - 3022

Publisher

IBPSA

Event

18th International IBPSA Conference and Exhibition Building Simulation (BS 2023)

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Subject

3D printing; facades; thermo-optical properties; modelling

Organisational unit

03902 - Schlüter, Arno / Schlüter, Arno check_circle
02284 - NFS Digitale Fabrikation / NCCR Digital Fabrication

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Funding

-- - NCCR Digital Fabrication (SNF)

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