An empirical study investigating the impact of micro-algal technologies and their application within intelligent building fabrics

Elnokaly, Amira and Keeling, Ian (2016) An empirical study investigating the impact of micro-algal technologies and their application within intelligent building fabrics. Procedia: Social and Behavioral Sciences, 216 . pp. 712-723. ISSN 1877-0428

Full content URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.12.067

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Abstract

The potential for algal technologies to lead innovation in bio-mimetic design requires much further analysis. This paper
investigates the potential of the use of algal technologies in the building sector as part of an on-going research study. This
investigation restricted itself to the application of algal technologies as catalysts for architectural creativity in the design of
intelligent building fabrics and the resulting influence on internal luminance. In its attempt, the research study integrated both
quantitative and qualitative approaches and was thus based upon a mixed method research. The paper outlines the initial
empirical study, the primary purpose of such being the investigation of algal growth mechanisms and the examination of any
interdependence that exists between culture density and internal luminance. Through the construction of a highly controlled
experimental chamber, the authors were able to successfully examine this relationship and thus develop a visual design tool that
informs what action should be taken or strategy employed based on the clients shading requirements and specific technological
framework. It was established that from such work that as culture density increased, the technological strategies light
transmittance decreased proportionally.

Additional Information:Urban Planning and Architecture Design for Sustainable Development, UPADSD 14- 16 October 2015
Keywords:Innovative design, Building monitoring, Empirical study, Intelligent facades, Micro-algal technologies, JCOpen
Subjects:K Architecture, Building and Planning > K210 Building Technology
K Architecture, Building and Planning > K100 Architecture
Divisions:College of Arts > School of Architecture & Design > School of Architecture & Design (Architecture)
ID Code:19214
Deposited On:21 Oct 2015 15:05

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