DOUBLE SKIN

OPERATION MODES

WINTER SEASON

SOLAR HARVEST

The cavity acts as a thermal buffer zone between the building and the outside. This reduces space-heating requirements as both conduction and infiltration gains are reduced. Good solar penetration is achieved and acoustic protection is offered.

FRESH AIR PIPE

The cavity acts as a thermal buffer zone between the building and the outside. This reduces space-heating requirements as both conduction and infiltration gains are reduced. Pre-heating the fresh air in the cavity prior to use can serve to reduce energy costs associated with this activity. Good daylight penetration is achieved and services can be relocated to the perimeter of the building increasing net lettable space. Acoustic insulation is given.

MID SEASON

The openable skins allow a natural ventilation strategy to be adopted. Fresh air is taken without energy expenditure in heating/cooling and provision and extraction. Blinds provide solar exclusion/harvest as required. Good daylight penetration is achieved and services can be relocated to the perimeter of the building increasing net lettable space. Acoustic insulation is reduced.

SUMMER SEASON

SEALED SKINS

Blinds within the cavity provide excellent solar control. Space cooling loads are reduced, increasing net lettable areas and reducing capital expenditure. Exhaust air is extracted via the cavity to remove heat gains. Good daylight penetration is achieved and services can be relocated to the perimeter of the building increasing net lettable space. Acoustic insulation is given.

VENTED SKINS

Blinds within the cavity provide excellent solar control. The openable skins allow a natural ventilation strategy to be adopted. Night-time cooling is possible. Fresh air is taken without energy expenditure in cooling, supply or extract. Blinds provide solar control. Good daylight penetration is achieved. Cooling plant is no longer required, reducing capital expenditure and increasing net lettable space.