Spool (Dec 2017)

Spong3d: 3D printed facade system enabling movable fluid heat storage

  • Maria Valentini Sarakinioti,
  • Michela Turrin,
  • M Teeling,
  • Paul de Ruiter,
  • Mark van Erk,
  • Martin Tenpierik,
  • Thaleia Konstantinou,
  • Ulrich Knaack,
  • Arno Pronk,
  • Patrick Teuffel,
  • Arthur van Lier,
  • Rens Vorstermans,
  • Eline Dolkemade,
  • Marie de Klijn,
  • Roel Loonen,
  • Jan Hensen,
  • Dick Vlasblom

DOI
https://doi.org/10.7480/spool.2017.2.1929
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 2
pp. 57 – 60

Abstract

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Spong3D is an adaptive 3D printed facade system that integrates multiple functions to optimize thermal performances according to the different environmental conditions throughout the year. The proposed system incorporates air cavities to provide thermal insulation and a movable liquid (water plus additives) to provide heat storage where and whenever needed. The air cavities have various dimensions and are located in the inner part of the system. The movable liquid provides heat storage as it flows through channels located along the outer surfaces of the system (on the indoor and outdoor faces of the façade). Together, the composition of the channels and the cavities form a complex structure, integrating multiple functions into a singular component, which can only be produced by using an Additive Manufacturing (AM; like 3D printing) technology.