Effect of façade systems on the performance of cooling ceilings: In situ measurements

Abstract

This article presents an innovative façade system designed to increase the thermal comfort inside an office room and to enhance the cooling capacity of the suspended cooling ceiling. A series of measurements is conducted in an existing office building with different façade systems (i.e., a combination of glazing and shading). An innovative façade system is developed based on this intensive set of measurements. The new system enhances the thermal comfort and cooling capacity of the suspended cooling ceiling. The main usage of the new system is the refurbishment and improvement of existing façade systems.

Keywords

• Office building
• Innovative façade systems
• Cooled ceiling
• Increase in the cooling capacity of cooled ceiling
• Interaction of building envelope and cooled ceiling
• Effect on comfort