If you want to control the energy consumption of a building, it can be done in several ways. One of the ways to create a sustainable architecture: the envelopes. Today, in NIBUG we tell you the role they play.
What is an architectural envelope?
The surround is the skin of the building. In ancient architecture, the facade was a heavy element and supported the structure. However, it now acts as a sunscreen or against the wind. The envelopes can even be used to make an architecture, saving for the energy consumption of the building.
Sustainable Architecture: surrounds
One of the premises of NIBUG is to take advantage of the local resources to be able to take full advantage of the natural resources that the environment offers. For this, several factors must be taken into account:
- The building’s energy consumption
- Adaptation to local climatology
- The use of ventilation systems
- The maximum use of natural light
- The life cycle of the building
- The duration and maintenance of the materials.
To design and choose a good enclosure for the building …
The enclosures absorb heat and air. It does screen and allows the building to adapt to the weather. The role of the envelope should be:
- Regulating the temperature with the outside
- Filter the sunlight
- Control the direction of the winds
- Take into account resistance and stability
- Help the natural ventilation of different areas.
- Allow natural lighting to improve user comfort.
Thus, we must note that not all envelopes or all paintings serve for all buildings. Depending on where it is located, the envelope will be more appropriate or less, as well as the enveloping paint because in a zone of coast, we should use a painting that takes longer to corrode or a color that minimizes the energetic impact.
