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Bio-Based Building Skin.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sandak, Anna.
Other Authors: Sandak, Jakub., Brzezicki, Marcin., Kutnar, Andreja.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited, 2019.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes Series
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • Contents
  • 1 State of the Art in Building Façades
  • Abstract
  • 1.1 Structure-Façade-Element-Material
  • 1.1.1 Structure
  • 1.1.2 Façade
  • 1.1.3 Element
  • 1.1.4 Material
  • 1.2 Standard Façades Systems
  • 1.2.1 Closed and Open Systems
  • 1.2.2 Mixed-Mode Systems
  • 1.3 Climatic Design
  • 1.4 Biomimicking and Bioinspiration in Architecture
  • 1.4.1 Animals Inspiring Design
  • 1.4.2 Plants Inspiring Design
  • 1.5 Adaptive and Responsive Façades
  • 1.5.1 Type of Control
  • 1.5.2 Practical Implementation
  • References
  • 2 Biomaterials for Building Skins
  • Abstract
  • 2.1 Why Build with Biomaterials?
  • 2.1.1 Unique Characteristics of Biomaterials
  • 2.1.2 Sustainability of Natural Resources
  • 2.2 Natural Resources
  • 2.2.1 Timber
  • 2.2.2 Non-wood Biomaterials
  • 2.3 Modification and Functionalization of Biomaterials
  • 2.3.1 Thermal Modification
  • 2.3.2 Chemical Modification
  • 2.3.3 Impregnation
  • 2.3.4 Surface Treatment
  • 2.3.5 Hybrid Processes
  • 2.3.6 Bio-Based Composites
  • 2.3.7 Green Walls and Façades
  • 2.4 Environmental Impact and Sustainability
  • 2.4.1 Environmental Assessment
  • 2.4.2 Measures of Environmental Profiles
  • 2.4.3 Circular Economy, Reuse and Recycling of Biomaterials
  • References
  • 3 Designing Building Skins with Biomaterials
  • Abstract
  • 3.1 Functions of Biomaterials in Buildings
  • 3.1.1 Façade as a Barrier and Interface Between the Outside and the Inside
  • 3.2 Aesthetics
  • 3.2.1 Aesthetical Measures
  • 3.2.2 Surface Properties
  • 3.2.3 Change in Appearance During the Service Life
  • 3.3 Safety
  • 3.3.1 Fire Safety
  • 3.4 Adaptation and Special Functionalities
  • 3.4.1 Self-adaptive Biomaterials
  • 3.4.2 Special Functionalities of Bio-based Façades
  • References
  • 4 Best Practices
  • Abstract
  • References
  • 5 Service Life Performance
  • Abstract.
  • 5.1 Service Life Definition
  • 5.1.1 Service Life Categories
  • 5.2 Deterioration of Biomaterials
  • 5.2.1 Biotic Factors
  • 5.2.2 Abiotic Factors
  • 5.3 Deterioration Processes
  • 5.3.1 Ageing
  • 5.3.2 Weathering
  • 5.3.3 Moulds and Algae Growth
  • 5.3.4 Decay
  • 5.3.5 Waterlogging
  • 5.3.6 Insects
  • 5.4 Potential Hazards and Degrading Agents
  • 5.4.1 Fire
  • 5.4.2 Flood
  • 5.4.3 Earthquake
  • 5.4.4 Vandalism
  • 5.5 Protection by Design
  • 5.6 Serviceability, Durability, and Performance Over Time
  • 5.7 Methods for Estimating Service Life Duration
  • 5.7.1 Factorial Methods
  • 5.7.2 Statistical Methods
  • 5.7.3 Experimental Methods
  • 5.7.4 Stochastic Methods
  • 5.7.5 Computational Methods
  • 5.7.6 Visualization and Simulation Methods
  • 5.7.7 ESL Models Update and Validation
  • 5.7.8 Concluding Remarks
  • References
  • 6 Portfolio of Bio-Based Façade Materials
  • Abstract
  • 6.1 BIO4ever Project
  • 6.1.1 BIO4ever Project Materials
  • 6.2 Weathering of Biomaterials
  • 6.2.1 Natural Weathering
  • 6.2.2 Artificial Weathering
  • 6.3 Characterization of the Biomaterial's Surface Properties
  • 6.3.1 Digital Colour Image
  • 6.3.2 Colourimetry
  • 6.3.3 Gloss
  • 6.4 Biotic Durability
  • 6.5 Portfolio of Selected Biomaterials Tested Within Frame of BIO4ever Project
  • References
  • 7 Future Perspectives
  • Abstract
  • References.

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