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2017 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

1. The Skin of a Building

Author : Machi Zawidzki

Published in: Discrete Optimization in Architecture

Publisher: Springer Singapore

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Abstract

This chapter describes the main functions of Building Envelopes, particularly in the context of daylighting (including the role of the outside view, smart windows, etc.). The functions of Building Envelope are compared with organic skin. Finally, an example of a relatively successful integration of adaptivity and aesthetics in the building of the Arab World Institute is presented.

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Metadata
Title
The Skin of a Building
Author
Machi Zawidzki
Copyright Year
2017
Publisher
Springer Singapore
Book
Discrete Optimization in Architecture

Print ISBN: 978-981-10-1390-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-10-1391-1

Copyright Year: 2017

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1391-1_1