Is Double-Skin Facade the New Trend in 2023?

As we move into 2023, there is a growing focus on sustainable building design and the use of innovative building envelopes such as double-skin facades. These facades have been gaining popularity in recent years due to their ability to improve energy efficiency, insulation, and thermal comfort for building occupants.

Studies have shown that in the next few years, the double-skin façade is likely to become even more popular as architects and engineers continue to find ways to improve the technology and make it more efficient. In addition, the increased focus on sustainability means that developers are more likely to opt for energy-efficient solutions such as double-skin façades.

What is a double-skin facade?

Simply put, it is a building envelope system comprising two separate layers of glass or other materials, with space between them. This space is typically ventilated to provide a buffer zone between the exterior and interior of the building, reducing heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter.

The double-skin façade is a building technology quickly gaining popularity in the architecture and construction industry. This type of façade comprises two layers, one that is fixed and one that can move with the wind, allowing for a more efficient form of ventilation. It is easy to see why this technology is becoming increasingly popular, as it offers a range of benefits, including improved energy efficiency, better indoor air quality, and enhanced thermal comfort.

Advantages of double-skin facades

The double-skin façade offers a number of advantages compared to traditional curtain wall systems. For example, it allows for a higher level of thermal comfort, as it insulates the building from the outside temperature. In addition, the façade can reduce the amount of air leakage and has a longer lifespan than traditional systems. Double-skin facades have several benefits over traditional building envelopes, making them an attractive option for sustainable building design.

Here are a few of the advantages:

• Improved energy efficiency:
Double-skin facades can significantly improve a building's energy performance by reducing heat gain and heat loss. This, in turn, reduces the building's carbon footprint and can lead to lower operating costs.
• Enhanced thermal comfort:
The buffer zone created by the double-skin facade can also improve thermal comfort for building occupants. The space can be used to introduce fresh air, control humidity levels, and reduce noise pollution, all of which contribute to a more comfortable indoor environment.
• Increased natural light:
Double-skin facades can also allow for increased natural light to enter the building, reducing the need for artificial lighting and further improving energy efficiency.

The growing popularity of sustainable building design

While double-skin facades have been around for some time, their popularity is expected to continue to grow in 2023 and beyond. As society places a greater emphasis on sustainable building design and environmental concerns, architects and builders are looking for innovative ways to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and create more sustainable living and working spaces.

Role of bim in enhancing the efficiency of double-skin facade

BIM can play a crucial role in improving the efficiency of double-skin facade construction. Here are a few ways:

Accurate modeling: BIM allows for creating detailed and precise 3D models of the double-skin facade system. This helps architects and builders to visualize the final product and identify any design flaws before construction begins. This can save time and money by reducing the need for rework during construction.

Better communication and collaboration: BIM provides a platform for all stakeholders to communicate and collaborate more effectively, which helps ensure that everyone is on the same page and that any design changes or issues are addressed promptly.

Integration with other systems: BIM modeling can be integrated with other systems, such as energy modeling software, to help optimize the performance of the double-skin facade system. This can improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and improve the overall sustainability of the building.

Improved construction sequencing: BIM services can help to improve the sequencing of construction activities by providing a detailed and accurate construction schedule, thereby reducing construction time and minimizing disruptions to building occupants.

In conclusion, while it remains to be seen whether or not double-skin facades will be the new trend in 2023, they are certainly a promising option for sustainable building design. Double-skin facades can create more sustainable and comfortable living and working spaces by improving energy efficiency, enhancing thermal comfort, and increasing natural light. As society prioritizes environmental concerns, innovative and sustainable building designs such as double-skin facades will continue to be explored and implemented.

Façade Engineering

We offer the following façade engineering services:

• Curtain wall(2-Way & 4-Way) detailing & Structural glazing detailing
• 2D Drafting And Detailing
• 3D Modeling
• Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP) detailing
• Atrium, Canopies & Glass bridges
• BIM
• CAD Conversion
• Shop front drawing & Internal Frameless glass partitions & doors detailing
• BOQ, BOM & Cutting lists
• Shop/ Fabrication Drawings
• Spider glazing, Skylight detailing and patch fitting assemblies
• Steel & green façade detailing
• Unitized, semi-unitized systems
• Cast Aluminium Railings & Balustrades
• SCHUCO, GUTMANN,GULF EXTRUSION, JANSEN ECONOMY, JANISOL, VISS, ALCOA, PRESTO profile systems

Facade BIM

 

Façade Engineering is a highly specialized science and a striking art form in Building Skin Design. Facade engineering basically encompasses the creation of a building envelope that enhances the outer appearance of a building while performing a host of other functions as well. Facade engineering is part of the construction process with a brand new building or it can be used to update an existing structure. It is synonymous with Curtain wall design using more energy efficient glazing units, structural sealants and lighter & stronger materials like Aluminium.

Our Facade Expertise provides Façade  detailing services for Architects, Building owners and Construction personnel. Our Façade solutions include but not limited to Curtain wall detailing, Aluminium Curtain Walling Systems (Stick and Unitized systems with any profiles depending on the client requirements), Structural Glazing (2 way and 4 way),Metal Composite panel cladding, Metal Canopies, Doors & Windows and Skylights.

We employ SCHUCO, GUTMANN, GULF EXTRUSION systems, which enables the most innovative and intrinsic façade concepts to be implemented with an impressive finishing and also promotes green building technology.  Gutmann systems offer a variety of profile systems and versions.  Gutmann systems allow energy efficiency and sustainability. Due to the simplicity and durability of Gutmann facade system, they are commonly used in construction.
We support with a wide range of services under the above mentioned solutions such as 2D Drafting and Detailing, Shop/ Fabrication Drawings, BOM, BOQ & Cutting Lists and Construction Documentation.

SCHUCO, GUTMANN,GULF EXTRUSION, JANSEN ECONOMY, JANISOL, VISS, ALCOA, PRESTO systems

Our services include the following:


• Quantity take-off
• Preliminary controlled drawings
• 2D detailing
• 3D Modeling
• Shop drawings Fabrication drawings
• Material Take-offs & cutting lists
• As built drawings

Our Facade Expertise provides Façade services for Architects, Building owners and Construction personnel. Our Façade solutions include but not limited to Aluminium Curtain Walling Systems (Stick and Unitized systems with any profiles depending on the client requirements), Structural Glazing (2 way and 4 way), Metal Composite panel cladding, Metal Canopies, Doors & Windows and Skylights. We provide services for shop drawings including floor/key plans, elevations, and sections for all curtain walls. Our services include fabrication drawings for Glass, Aluminum Panels, Stone, Anchors & Extrusions. The main difference between Unitized & Semi Unitized System is that the unitized wall is installed as a sequence of factory-assembled frames, with interlocking mullions and transoms, and the semi-unitized wall is installed on site, after being fabricated in the factory.

We employ mainly SCHUCO, GUTMANN, GULF EXTRUSION, JANSEN ECONOMY, JANISOL, VISS, ALCOA, PRESTO systems, which enables the most innovative and intrinsic façade concepts to be implemented with an impressive finishing and also promotes green building technology.  All these systems offers a variety of profile systems and versions.  They allow energy efficiency and sustainability. Due to the simplicity and durability of these facade systems, they are commonly used in construction.
We have a highly successful track record and a growing but repetitive clientele which prove the value of our services. We meet the client’s demands and expectations with focus on quality and reliability.

Visit us at CrtainwallFacadeDetailing.com for more details 

Façade BIM ( Curtain Wall BIM Services )

Introduction to BIM

3D facade modeling offers various advantages during the design phase including time & cost savings. Creation of facade models facilitates reduction of a number of steps, improving design time, at the same time retaining minute details of the final architecture plan. Facade modeling allows architects to visualize the building in physical space and predict clashes.
Building Information Modeling is the process of creation of parametric, or intelligent, 3D models instead of 2D perspective ‘un-intelligent’ drawings. A BIM model operates on a digital database . Any change made to the BIM database is reflected throughout the entire set of drawings. Every party involved in the building lifecycle (architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and building owners) – will be able to sync together their corresponding database allowing them to view the model in different ways. This allows seamless sharing of information without any hiccups.
There are endless number of advantages for utilizing BIM in construction. Some of them are:

• Saves time
• Reduces information loss
• Easy accommodation of design revisions
• Saves project cost
• Risk sharing
• Peak load sharing
• Easy handing over from one party to next

BIM enables the virtual information model to be handed over from Design Team (architects, surveyors, consulting engineers, and others) to Contractor and Subcontractors and then to the Owner, each adding their own contribution in their discipline. Specific knowledge and tracking of changes are accommodated into the single model. This greatly results in the reduction of information loss that usually occurs when a new team takes "ownership" of the project as well as in delivering extensive information to owners of complex structures far beyond that which they are conventionally accustomed to having.
BIM enables the production construction documents that resemble those created by 2D CAD Drafting, but are which are much faster and contain precise information about structure, quantities, materials and other data that can be used in both phases— the construction and management of a building. Using BIM, designers may assess the building design in detail and locate human errors, if any.
BIM can greatly reduce errors made by design team members as well as by the construction team (Contractors and Subcontractors) by enabling the use of conflict detection where the computer actually informs team members about parts of the building that are in conflict or clashing, and through detailed computer visualization of each part in relation to the total building. This kind of error reduction allows for a great part of time & cost savings realized by all members of a project. It is important to realize that this reduction can only be accomplished if the models are sufficiently developed from the Design Development phase. The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC/ifcXML) are an open forum for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and are used to share and exchange BIM in a neutral format among various software applications. GBxml is an emerging schema, a subset of the Building Information Modeling efforts, focused on green technology and operation.

BIM in Façade

Utilization of BIM in Façade industry enables Facade Engineers to effectively manage the façade design and fabricators to manage the manufacturing process. This will result in the development of both functionally and aesthetically superior complex building envelopes that are crucial to contemporary buildings. From the perspective of a façade engineer, BIM creates room for a better and more effective communication of details and quantities of a building among the various parties involved including designers, construction workers, architects, etc.
The primary purpose of implementing a BIM model in facade systems is to solve design issues and conflicts between facade building components before the actual construction process. This will enable considerable saving of time and money in all stages of construction process. The core of Façade BIM process is the transition of an authoritative BIM model among the various parties involved from which a complete and accurate set of construction documents are extracted.
Implementation of BIM in Façade is envisaged in the following three phases.

Design Phase

The implementation of BIM in the façade design phase involves a detailed study of Building Information Modelling across the construction industry, and of design and manufacturing process in façade engineering. The purpose of this phase is to identify current barriers to the application of BIM in façade design and specify the requirements for an effective implementation.

Developing a prototype

The second phase involves the development of a prototype BIM for specific application to façade design in response to the issues faced. This will involve the BIM software as addons and a database of information that are to be captured and followed. The prototype model thus developed will be utilized to gather detailed feedback from various design professionals involved at that stage to inform the final design.

Application to a live façade project

In this phase the prototype is refined and fine tuned and then applied it to a section of a live project. This will serve as a detailed testing and observation of BIM application to a façade design.

Curtain wall & structural glazing systems

 

A curtain wall is the outer envelope of a building which does not carry structural load. A curtain wall is constructed with the intention to protect the building from environmental elements. It is usually made of lightweight material like glass for reducing costs and better appeal. The curtain wall is a non-load-bearing wall. A Metal Curtain Wall is an exterior curtain wall that consists of metal, or a combination of metal, glass and other surfacing materials supported within a metal framework. A Window Wall is a type of metal curtain wall which is installed between floors or between floor and roof . It consists of vertical and horizontal framing members.

A curtain wall is also categorized as stick, unitized or semi-untized system based on the commonly used erection techniques.The main difference between Unitized & Semi Unitized System is that the unitized wall is installed as a sequence of factory-assembled frames, with interlocking mullions and transoms, and the semi-unitized wall is installed on site, after being fabricated in the factory. “Storefronts” are non-load-bearing glazed systems that occur on the ground floor, which typically include commercial aluminum entrances. They are installed between floor slabs, or between a floor slab and building structure above.

Advenser provides specialized curtainwall detailing services for Builders, Architects and Construction personnel. Advenser’s curtain wall services include Aluminium Curtain Walling Systems (Stick and Unitized systems with any profiles depending on the client requirements), Structural Glazing (2 way and 4 way),Metal Composite panel cladding, Metal Canopies, Doors & Windows and Skylights. Advenser provides 2D detailing, 3D modelling & fabrication drawings for all curtain wall and structural glazing systems.

Structural Glazing systems are a brilliant and cost effective alternative for architectural glass designs. Structural Glazing systems consist of glass with partial or full frame and are structurally glazed/adhered to the outside surface resulting in a flush external finish. Advenser provides services for shop drawings including floor/key plans, elevations, and sections for all curtain walls. Our services include fabrication drawings for Glass, Aluminum Panels, Stone, Anchors & Extrusions.

We are experts and experienced in SCHUCO, GUTMANN, GULF EXTRUSION, JANSEN ECONOMY, JANISOL, VISS, ALCOA, PRESTO systems, which facilitates the most innovative and intrinsic façade concepts to be implemented with an impressive finishing and also eccourages green building technology. All these systems offer a variety of profile systems and versions and allow energy efficiency & sustainability. These façade systems are commonly used in construction due to their simplicity and durability.

We follow the same standards for all projects from a particular client, to ensure quality and consistency of our drawing. We ensure you the most cost effective façade drafting & detailing services with a quick turnaround time. We are experts in producing façade 2d & 3D drafting & detailing services using sophisticated tools.

Steel facade detailing & green façade detailing

Steel façade systems consist of the Steel profiles & glass. These are used commonly for fire rated facades. Various kinds of facade treatments and shapes may be fabricated using light steel wall including large ribbon windows, curved and inclined walls. Sometimes these structures are used after being fabricated separately. Commonly used Steel profile systems are Jansen Economy, Jansen Janisol, Jansen Viss etc.

Unitized, semi-unitized systems

Our services include the following:


• Quantity take-off
• Preliminary controlled drawings
• 2D detailing
• 3D Modeling
• Shop drawings Fabrication drawings
• Material Take-offs & cutting lists
• As built drawings

 Advenser’s Facade Expertise provides Façade services for Architects, Building owners and Construction personnel. Our Façade solutions include but not limited to Aluminium Curtain Walling Systems (Stick and Unitized systems with any profiles depending on the client requirements), Structural Glazing (2 way and 4 way),Metal Composite panel cladding, Metal Canopies, Doors & Windows and Skylights. We provide services for shop drawings including floor/key plans, elevations, and sections for all curtain walls. Our services include fabrication drawings for Glass, Aluminum Panels, Stone, Anchors & Extrusions. The main difference between Unitized & Semi Unitized System is that the unitized wall is installed as a sequence of factory-assembled frames, with interlocking mullions and transoms, and the semi-unitized wall is installed on site, after being fabricated in the factory.
We employ mainly SCHUCO, GUTMANN, GULF EXTRUSION, JANSEN ECONOMY, JANISOL, VISS, ALCOA, PRESTO systems, which enables the most innovative and intrinsic façade concepts to be implemented with an impressive finishing and also promotes green building technology.  All these systems offers a variety of profile systems and versions.  They allow energy efficiency and sustainability. Due to the simplicity and durability of these facade systems, they are commonly used in construction.
We have a highly successful track record and a growing but repetitive clientele which prove the value of our services. We meet the client’s demands and expectations with focus on quality and reliability.