REDUCING THE ENGERY CONSUMPTION WITH RESPONSIVE ARCHITECTURE IN THE HOT ARID REGIONS

Abstract

Nowadays, large numbers of buildings are constructed with façades fully covered with glazing systems which are highly exposed to the high solar radiation and thus resulting in an uncomfortable indoor environment. An intensive HVAC system is used to maintain the comfortable indoor environment. As a result, the energy is consumed on a large scale. The thesis aims to prove that the responsive architecture reduces the energy consumption. It determines the most efficient type of responsive architecture in reducing the energy consumption in building located Egypt.

(Key Words: Responsive Architecture; Adaptive Skins; Kinetic Shading Devices; New Facades Concepts; the Living Façade)