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	The responsiveness of the façade can be at the macro scale, which involves changes in its configuration using moving parts, or at the micro scale which involves changes affecting a material’s structure.		The responsiveness of the façade can be at the macro scale, which involves changes in its configuration using moving parts, or at the micro scale which involves changes affecting a material’s structure.

−	Macro responsiveness might include adjustable ventilation or moveable solar shading, used to optimise the amount of solar heat gain and visible light that is admitted into a building, or daylight lighting systems which can help to maximise natural daylight.	+	Macro responsiveness might include adjustable ventilation or moveable solar shading, used to optimise the amount of solar heat gain and visible light that is admitted into a building, or daylight lighting systems which can help to maximise natural daylight. Such shading systems can also help to reduce heat gains in hotter climates, thus reducing pressure on air conditioning systems, for example as in the [https://www.ahr.co.uk/projects/al-bahr-towers Al Bahar Towers] which are clad in an origami style moveable cladding system. Described by the architects as featuring "the world’s largest computerised dynamic facade. The design concept is based on the fusion between bio-inspiration, regional architecture, and performance-based technology."

−	Micro responsiveness might include smart glazing or phase change materials.	+	Micro responsiveness might also include smart glazing or phase change materials and some dynamic facades may include methods for generating energy, such as solar photovoltaic panels.

−	~~Some~~ dynamic ~~facades also include methods for generating energy, such as solar photovoltaic panels.~~	+	Many dynamic systems can reduce a building’s reliance on heating, cooling and ventilation systems as well as artificial lighting and energy requirements.
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−	~~Dynamic~~ systems can reduce a building’s reliance on heating, cooling and ventilation systems as well as artificial lighting and energy requirements.	+

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	Dynamic systems can reduce a building’s reliance on heating, cooling and ventilation systems as well as artificial lighting and energy requirements.		Dynamic systems can reduce a building’s reliance on heating, cooling and ventilation systems as well as artificial lighting and energy requirements.

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−	A dynamic façade, also known as a responsive façade, is a building exterior that can change in response to its surrounding environment to maximise its performance. ~~Helping to~~ control the interior environment within the building, and so minimise the energy consumption of building services systems. In this way, the 'skin' of the building is not static, but dynamic and can transform according to requirements.	+	A dynamic façade, also known as a responsive façade, is a building exterior that can change in response to its surrounding environment to maximise its performance. This can help control the interior environment within the building, and so minimise the energy consumption of building services systems. In this way, the 'skin' of the building is not static, but dynamic and can transform according to requirements.

	The responsiveness of the façade can be at the macro scale, which involves changes in its configuration using moving parts, or at the micro scale which involves changes affecting a material’s structure.		The responsiveness of the façade can be at the macro scale, which involves changes in its configuration using moving parts, or at the micro scale which involves changes affecting a material’s structure.
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−	A dynamic façade, also known as a responsive façade, is a building exterior that can change in response to its surrounding environment to maximise its performance. ~~This can help~~ control the interior environment within the building, and so minimise the energy consumption of building services systems. In this way, the 'skin' of the building is not static, but dynamic and can transform according to requirements.	+	A dynamic façade, also known as a responsive façade, is a building exterior that can change in response to its surrounding environment to maximise its performance. Helping to control the interior environment within the building, and so minimise the energy consumption of building services systems. In this way, the 'skin' of the building is not static, but dynamic and can transform according to requirements.

	The responsiveness of the façade can be at the macro scale, which involves changes in its configuration using moving parts, or at the micro scale which involves changes affecting a material’s structure.		The responsiveness of the façade can be at the macro scale, which involves changes in its configuration using moving parts, or at the micro scale which involves changes affecting a material’s structure.
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−	A dynamic façade, also known as a responsive façade, is a building exterior that ~~helps~~ to control the interior environment, ~~thereby minimising~~ energy consumption~~. The principle behind dynamic facades is that they are able to ‘learn’ from their surroundings and adjust themselves in order to maximise performance~~. In this way, the skin of the building is not ~~inert~~ but dynamic and can transform ~~itself~~ according to ~~certain~~ requirements ~~or demands~~.	+	A dynamic façade, also known as a responsive façade, is a building exterior that can change in response to its surrounding environment to maximise its performance. This can help control the interior environment within the building, and so minimise the energy consumption of building services systems. In this way, the 'skin' of the building is not static, but dynamic and can transform according to requirements.

−	~~Some dynamic facades include solar shading, which is used to optimise~~ the ~~amount of solar heat gain and visible light that is admitted into a building~~, ~~and daylight lighting systems~~ which ~~can help to maximise daylight. By~~ using ~~passive shading and ventilation~~, or ~~complex dynamic systems,~~ a ~~building’s reliance on air conditioning, heating systems or artificial lighting can be reduced. Some dynamic facades also include methods for generating energy, e.g. solar photovoltaic panels~~.	+	The responsiveness of the façade can be at the macro scale, which involves changes in its configuration using moving parts, or at the micro scale which involves changes affecting a material’s structure.

−	~~The dynamic adaptability of a façade is based on the change of properties~~ or ~~behaviour. This can be at~~ the ~~macro scale which involves changes in the configuration~~ of ~~the façade using moving parts (e.g. shading devices)~~, or ~~at the micro scale~~ which ~~involves changes directly affecting a material’s structure (e.g~~. smart glazing, phase change materials).	+	Macro responsiveness might include adjustable ventilation or moveable solar shading, used to optimise the amount of solar heat gain and visible light that is admitted into a building, or daylight lighting systems which can help to maximise natural daylight.
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		+	Micro responsiveness might include smart glazing or phase change materials.
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		+	Some dynamic facades also include methods for generating energy, such as solar photovoltaic panels.
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		+	Dynamic systems can reduce a building’s reliance on heating, cooling and ventilation systems as well as artificial lighting and energy requirements.

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	* Living façade.		* Living façade.
	* Phase change materials.		* Phase change materials.
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	* The building as climate modifier.		* The building as climate modifier.
	* The thermal behaviour of spaces enclosed by fabric membranes.		* The thermal behaviour of spaces enclosed by fabric membranes.
	* Thermal comfort.		* Thermal comfort.
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A dynamic façade, also known as a responsive façade, is a building exterior that helps to control the interior environment, thereby minimising energy consumption. The principle behind dynamic facades is that they are able to ‘learn’ from their surroundings and adjust themselves in order to maximise performance. In this way, the skin of the building is not inert but dynamic and can transform itself according to certain requirements or demands.

Some dynamic facades include solar shading, which is used to optimise the amount of solar heat gain and visible light that is admitted into a building, and daylight lighting systems which can help to maximise daylight. By using passive shading and ventilation, or complex dynamic systems, a building’s reliance on air conditioning, heating systems or artificial lighting can be reduced. Some dynamic facades also include methods for generating energy, e.g. solar photovoltaic panels.

The dynamic adaptability of a façade is based on the change of properties or behaviour. This can be at the macro scale which involves changes in the configuration of the façade using moving parts (e.g. shading devices), or at the micro scale which involves changes directly affecting a material’s structure (e.g. smart glazing, phase change materials).

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* Architectural fabrics.
* Curtain wall systems.
* Façade.
* Kinetic facade.
* Living façade.
* Phase change materials.
* The building as climate modifier.
* The thermal behaviour of spaces enclosed by fabric membranes.
* Thermal comfort.

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