Continuity in Sustainable Facades : Design and Engineering of Tall Building Enclosures in Hot Climates

This book presents sustainable design guidelines and case studies to help students and professionals concerned with building facade engineering, building physics, and architecture to develop high-performance facades for tall buildings. The book examines key design principles, façade materials and assembly, performance characteristics, fabrication/construction processes--illustrated with analytical drawings and facade detailing of tall buildings--and includes specific attention to the unique challenges of tall building enclosures in hot climates. As the growing trend in urban buildings is glass construction, Dr. Kim integrates a variety of sustainable design strategies for retrofitting buildings and new construction, including as-built façade tectonics and sustainable performance matrix, that emphasize climate responsive design, building energy conservation, and occupant comfort.