Bio-Based Building Skin.

• Superior document: Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes Series
• Author: Sandak, Anna.
• TeilnehmendeR: Sandak, Jakub.; Brzezicki, Marcin.; Kutnar, Andreja.
• Place / Publishing House: Singapore : : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,, 2019.; ©2019.
• Year of Publication: 2019
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes Series
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (193 pages)

Table of Contents

• Intro
• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• Contents
• 1 State of the Art in Building Façades
• Abstract
• 1.1 Structure-Façade-Element-Material
• 1.1.1 Structure
• 1.1.2 Façade
• 1.1.3 Element
• 1.1.4 Material
• 1.2 Standard Façades Systems
• 1.2.1 Closed and Open Systems
• 1.2.2 Mixed-Mode Systems
• 1.3 Climatic Design
• 1.4 Biomimicking and Bioinspiration in Architecture
• 1.4.1 Animals Inspiring Design
• 1.4.2 Plants Inspiring Design
• 1.5 Adaptive and Responsive Façades
• 1.5.1 Type of Control
• 1.5.2 Practical Implementation
• References
• 2 Biomaterials for Building Skins
• Abstract
• 2.1 Why Build with Biomaterials?
• 2.1.1 Unique Characteristics of Biomaterials
• 2.1.2 Sustainability of Natural Resources
• 2.2 Natural Resources
• 2.2.1 Timber
• 2.2.2 Non-wood Biomaterials
• 2.3 Modification and Functionalization of Biomaterials
• 2.3.1 Thermal Modification
• 2.3.2 Chemical Modification
• 2.3.3 Impregnation
• 2.3.4 Surface Treatment
• 2.3.5 Hybrid Processes
• 2.3.6 Bio-Based Composites
• 2.3.7 Green Walls and Façades
• 2.4 Environmental Impact and Sustainability
• 2.4.1 Environmental Assessment
• 2.4.2 Measures of Environmental Profiles
• 2.4.3 Circular Economy, Reuse and Recycling of Biomaterials
• References
• 3 Designing Building Skins with Biomaterials
• Abstract
• 3.1 Functions of Biomaterials in Buildings
• 3.1.1 Façade as a Barrier and Interface Between the Outside and the Inside
• 3.2 Aesthetics
• 3.2.1 Aesthetical Measures
• 3.2.2 Surface Properties
• 3.2.3 Change in Appearance During the Service Life
• 3.3 Safety
• 3.3.1 Fire Safety
• 3.4 Adaptation and Special Functionalities
• 3.4.1 Self-adaptive Biomaterials
• 3.4.2 Special Functionalities of Bio-based Façades
• References
• 4 Best Practices
• Abstract
• References
• 5 Service Life Performance
• Abstract.
• 5.1 Service Life Definition
• 5.1.1 Service Life Categories
• 5.2 Deterioration of Biomaterials
• 5.2.1 Biotic Factors
• 5.2.2 Abiotic Factors
• 5.3 Deterioration Processes
• 5.3.1 Ageing
• 5.3.2 Weathering
• 5.3.3 Moulds and Algae Growth
• 5.3.4 Decay
• 5.3.5 Waterlogging
• 5.3.6 Insects
• 5.4 Potential Hazards and Degrading Agents
• 5.4.1 Fire
• 5.4.2 Flood
• 5.4.3 Earthquake
• 5.4.4 Vandalism
• 5.5 Protection by Design
• 5.6 Serviceability, Durability, and Performance Over Time
• 5.7 Methods for Estimating Service Life Duration
• 5.7.1 Factorial Methods
• 5.7.2 Statistical Methods
• 5.7.3 Experimental Methods
• 5.7.4 Stochastic Methods
• 5.7.5 Computational Methods
• 5.7.6 Visualization and Simulation Methods
• 5.7.7 ESL Models Update and Validation
• 5.7.8 Concluding Remarks
• References
• 6 Portfolio of Bio-Based Façade Materials
• Abstract
• 6.1 BIO4ever Project
• 6.1.1 BIO4ever Project Materials
• 6.2 Weathering of Biomaterials
• 6.2.1 Natural Weathering
• 6.2.2 Artificial Weathering
• 6.3 Characterization of the Biomaterial's Surface Properties
• 6.3.1 Digital Colour Image
• 6.3.2 Colourimetry
• 6.3.3 Gloss
• 6.4 Biotic Durability
• 6.5 Portfolio of Selected Biomaterials Tested Within Frame of BIO4ever Project
• References
• 7 Future Perspectives
• Abstract
• References.