THE ROLE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE CASE STUDY: IMPACT OF GLASS TREATED NANOTECHNOLOGY IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR OFFICE BUILDINGSIN NEW CAPITAL

Abstract

Nanomaterials are one of the most important technologies to improve the built environment. This study examines the impact of nanotechnology in future architecture, clarifying the applications of nanotechnology in glass especially. We also discuss using glass treated nanotechnology with different WWR for facades with four office building archetype modelsin new capital to improve energy efficiency by using Design Builder program. The results showed how the glass can comply with the requirements of the Egyptian energy code. The results also indicate that the use of glass treated nanotechnology reduce energy consumption by 17% and12% if used with the highest energy consumption façade but if used in all facades except the north, the ratio is 31% and 24% compared to single glass 6mm and double glass 6mm-12Air respectively.