Study of Technological Advancement and Challenges of Façade System for Sustainable Building: Current Design Practice

Abstract

Abstract Currently, there are several façade systems that exist to enable sustainable building design. The most challenges for façade designers are to identify new technology and effective sustainable systems that enable high structural and sustainable performance while producing a good aesthetic. Therefore, this paper aims to review the performance of existing façade systems and technologies used for sustainable building designs. This review showed that the double skin façade system is the most promising technological solution to improving energy performance and producing sustainable buildings. Furthermore, adaptive façade systems also enhance building performance and occupant comfort through active concepts. However, the lack of design standards, complex design and construction challenges hinder the growth of adaptive façade systems. The review indicates that to produce a sustainable building design, architects, engineers, and builders must consider the sustainable façade system that enables high energy efficiency, less cost, better occupant comfort, and less environmental impacts.