SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
High-Tech - Low-Tech 
Lightweight Building Envelopes 
28 October – Bressanone-Brixen, Italy 
Advanced Building Skins 2014 
Maria Elena Pla 
epla@itec.cat 
Architect, Barcelona
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
Design criteria
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
Weight-efficiency?
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
Paris, 1771 -> Fardier de Cugnot 
Tare: 
2.500 kg 
Payload: 4.000 kg 
Speed: 7,5 Km/h
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
Formula-E -> Lightness as a goal 
Tare: 888 
kg 
Payload: 888 kg 
Speed: 225 Km/h
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
We = Lp / M
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
What is light or heavy?
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
Case study 1 Wall with light steel frame system, thermal 
insulation, mineral boards and external 
rendering - Aquapanel WM 311C -v14: 
tested specimens 2.600 x 3.300 mm, span 
between horizontal 3.300 mm span 
between vertical 600 mm.
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
Case study 2 
Aluminium curtain walling by Hydro Building 
Systems, practical example (Zamora et al, 
2005) with separation between mullions 1.200 
mm, separation between transoms 1.000 mm 
/ 2.300 mm (3.500 mm total height between 
floors), double glazing with 8 mm thick 
reflective and toughened glass + 155 mm air 
cavity + (4+4) mm laminated glass.
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
Case study 3 
Solid wood slab system forming a wall with mortar 
external rendering, 140 mm insulation of wood 
fibre, wood slab made of cross laminated timber 
panels, 50 mm insulation of wood fibre and double 
layer of laminated gypsum boards.
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
Case study 4 
Single-leaf masonry wall made of autoclaved aerated 
concrete blocks thin layer mortar, external and internal 
rendering.
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
Single-leaf masonry wall made of vertical perforated 
lightweight clay blocks, ordinary mortar on horizontal 
joints and external and internal rendering. 
Case study 5
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
Wefaçades = F / M
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
Wefaçades = 200 / M
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
Weight on 
Basic 
Requirements 
CPR (EU) 305/2011
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
Hygrothermal behaviour
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
A. Diego / F. Bermejo - ITeC - Fire Seminar BCN 2014 Fundación Fuego 
Performance in front of fire
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
A. Diego / F. Bermejo - ITeC - Fire Seminar BCN 2014 Fundación Fuego 
Performance in front of fire
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
Acoustics 
Life-cycle thinking
Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? 
Thanks for your attention 
There is much to be done...

More Related Content

Viewers also liked

Energy Efficiency - Lunch & Learn
Energy Efficiency - Lunch & LearnEnergy Efficiency - Lunch & Learn
Energy Efficiency - Lunch & Learn
FWPA
 
Arch416Class12BuildingChicago
Arch416Class12BuildingChicagoArch416Class12BuildingChicago
Arch416Class12BuildingChicago
Jennifer Burns
 
Charlotte Lelieveld - Smart Material Systems for Architectural Applications
Charlotte Lelieveld - Smart Material Systems for Architectural ApplicationsCharlotte Lelieveld - Smart Material Systems for Architectural Applications
Charlotte Lelieveld - Smart Material Systems for Architectural Applications
Merford
 
ARCIS Ultra-Thin, Lightweight Prestressed Architectural Precast Panels – Prop...
ARCIS Ultra-Thin, Lightweight Prestressed Architectural Precast Panels – Prop...ARCIS Ultra-Thin, Lightweight Prestressed Architectural Precast Panels – Prop...
ARCIS Ultra-Thin, Lightweight Prestressed Architectural Precast Panels – Prop...
Communications Branding
 
Structural lightweight concrete
Structural lightweight concreteStructural lightweight concrete
Structural lightweight concrete
VASIREDDY VENKATADRI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
 
High Tech Building Materials: ETFE
High Tech Building Materials: ETFEHigh Tech Building Materials: ETFE
High Tech Building Materials: ETFE
Sneha Nagarajan
 
lightweight concrete
lightweight concretelightweight concrete
lightweight concrete
Agatha Fred
 
Sustainable Construction Research at Vrije Universiteit Brussel - 2014
Sustainable Construction Research at Vrije Universiteit Brussel - 2014Sustainable Construction Research at Vrije Universiteit Brussel - 2014
Sustainable Construction Research at Vrije Universiteit Brussel - 2014
ecobuild.brussels
 

Viewers also liked (8)

Energy Efficiency - Lunch & Learn
Energy Efficiency - Lunch & LearnEnergy Efficiency - Lunch & Learn
Energy Efficiency - Lunch & Learn
 
Arch416Class12BuildingChicago
Arch416Class12BuildingChicagoArch416Class12BuildingChicago
Arch416Class12BuildingChicago
 
Charlotte Lelieveld - Smart Material Systems for Architectural Applications
Charlotte Lelieveld - Smart Material Systems for Architectural ApplicationsCharlotte Lelieveld - Smart Material Systems for Architectural Applications
Charlotte Lelieveld - Smart Material Systems for Architectural Applications
 
ARCIS Ultra-Thin, Lightweight Prestressed Architectural Precast Panels – Prop...
ARCIS Ultra-Thin, Lightweight Prestressed Architectural Precast Panels – Prop...ARCIS Ultra-Thin, Lightweight Prestressed Architectural Precast Panels – Prop...
ARCIS Ultra-Thin, Lightweight Prestressed Architectural Precast Panels – Prop...
 
Structural lightweight concrete
Structural lightweight concreteStructural lightweight concrete
Structural lightweight concrete
 
High Tech Building Materials: ETFE
High Tech Building Materials: ETFEHigh Tech Building Materials: ETFE
High Tech Building Materials: ETFE
 
lightweight concrete
lightweight concretelightweight concrete
lightweight concrete
 
Sustainable Construction Research at Vrije Universiteit Brussel - 2014
Sustainable Construction Research at Vrije Universiteit Brussel - 2014Sustainable Construction Research at Vrije Universiteit Brussel - 2014
Sustainable Construction Research at Vrije Universiteit Brussel - 2014
 

Similar to Light or heavy façades: where is the limit?

Carimalo en
Carimalo   enCarimalo   en
Carimalo en
libnam
 
final dcc
final dccfinal dcc
final dcc
Jack Lambourne
 
Bréhan en
Bréhan   enBréhan   en
Bréhan en
libnam
 
Knauf Akademija 2017 - Alfred Mahlhoff - Knauf Aquapanel
Knauf Akademija 2017 - Alfred Mahlhoff - Knauf AquapanelKnauf Akademija 2017 - Alfred Mahlhoff - Knauf Aquapanel
Knauf Akademija 2017 - Alfred Mahlhoff - Knauf Aquapanel
Knauf Insulation Srbija
 
Building emvelopes and thermal mass walls
Building emvelopes and thermal mass wallsBuilding emvelopes and thermal mass walls
Building emvelopes and thermal mass walls
nuform
 
PUR-temadag, 30. maj - Oliver Loebel (PU Europe)
PUR-temadag, 30. maj - Oliver Loebel (PU Europe)PUR-temadag, 30. maj - Oliver Loebel (PU Europe)
PUR-temadag, 30. maj - Oliver Loebel (PU Europe)
Plastindustrien
 
Ach paneles sandwich panels mineral wool
Ach paneles sandwich panels mineral woolAch paneles sandwich panels mineral wool
Ach paneles sandwich panels mineral wool
Paneles ACH
 
Evalastic Roofing & Waterproof Membranes - ICB
Evalastic Roofing & Waterproof Membranes - ICBEvalastic Roofing & Waterproof Membranes - ICB
Evalastic Roofing & Waterproof Membranes - ICB
ICB
 
6. Deceuninck Presentation.pptx
6. Deceuninck Presentation.pptx6. Deceuninck Presentation.pptx
6. Deceuninck Presentation.pptx
sandeshakm
 
Improving Energy Efficiency on Traditional Buildings
Improving Energy Efficiency on Traditional BuildingsImproving Energy Efficiency on Traditional Buildings
Improving Energy Efficiency on Traditional Buildings
Historic Scotland
 
Neri brochure brenta
Neri brochure brentaNeri brochure brenta
Neri brochure brenta
Yaroslav Polishchuk
 
Energy cork ges 29 oct15
Energy cork ges 29 oct15Energy cork ges 29 oct15
Energy cork ges 29 oct15
Dr Shirley Gallagher
 
Energy cork ges 29 oct15
Energy cork ges 29 oct15Energy cork ges 29 oct15
Energy cork ges 29 oct15
Dr Shirley Gallagher
 
Du Pont - Tyvek @PassiEXPO 2013
Du Pont - Tyvek @PassiEXPO 2013Du Pont - Tyvek @PassiEXPO 2013
Du Pont - Tyvek @PassiEXPO 2013
Hellenic Passive House Institute
 
Riba South Sustainability Through Envelope Efficiency
Riba South  Sustainability Through Envelope EfficiencyRiba South  Sustainability Through Envelope Efficiency
Riba South Sustainability Through Envelope Efficiency
Matt Robinson
 
Kwik Klik Hoarding Systems Presentation
Kwik Klik Hoarding Systems PresentationKwik Klik Hoarding Systems Presentation
Kwik Klik Hoarding Systems Presentation
JohnWhaites
 
Insulation & Airtightness Continuity Report with Shadow Study
Insulation & Airtightness Continuity Report with Shadow Study Insulation & Airtightness Continuity Report with Shadow Study
Insulation & Airtightness Continuity Report with Shadow Study
Jonathan Flanagan
 
Energy saving in green building
Energy saving in green buildingEnergy saving in green building
Energy saving in green building
akshaykathalkar
 
Dutch know how in Spanish polycarbonate roof
Dutch know how in Spanish polycarbonate roofDutch know how in Spanish polycarbonate roof
Dutch know how in Spanish polycarbonate roof
Marc Koudenburg
 
Unifix Brochure-English
Unifix Brochure-EnglishUnifix Brochure-English
Unifix Brochure-English
Rafael Sarasola Sanchez-Castillo
 

Similar to Light or heavy façades: where is the limit? (20)

Carimalo en
Carimalo   enCarimalo   en
Carimalo en
 
final dcc
final dccfinal dcc
final dcc
 
Bréhan en
Bréhan   enBréhan   en
Bréhan en
 
Knauf Akademija 2017 - Alfred Mahlhoff - Knauf Aquapanel
Knauf Akademija 2017 - Alfred Mahlhoff - Knauf AquapanelKnauf Akademija 2017 - Alfred Mahlhoff - Knauf Aquapanel
Knauf Akademija 2017 - Alfred Mahlhoff - Knauf Aquapanel
 
Building emvelopes and thermal mass walls
Building emvelopes and thermal mass wallsBuilding emvelopes and thermal mass walls
Building emvelopes and thermal mass walls
 
PUR-temadag, 30. maj - Oliver Loebel (PU Europe)
PUR-temadag, 30. maj - Oliver Loebel (PU Europe)PUR-temadag, 30. maj - Oliver Loebel (PU Europe)
PUR-temadag, 30. maj - Oliver Loebel (PU Europe)
 
Ach paneles sandwich panels mineral wool
Ach paneles sandwich panels mineral woolAch paneles sandwich panels mineral wool
Ach paneles sandwich panels mineral wool
 
Evalastic Roofing & Waterproof Membranes - ICB
Evalastic Roofing & Waterproof Membranes - ICBEvalastic Roofing & Waterproof Membranes - ICB
Evalastic Roofing & Waterproof Membranes - ICB
 
6. Deceuninck Presentation.pptx
6. Deceuninck Presentation.pptx6. Deceuninck Presentation.pptx
6. Deceuninck Presentation.pptx
 
Improving Energy Efficiency on Traditional Buildings
Improving Energy Efficiency on Traditional BuildingsImproving Energy Efficiency on Traditional Buildings
Improving Energy Efficiency on Traditional Buildings
 
Neri brochure brenta
Neri brochure brentaNeri brochure brenta
Neri brochure brenta
 
Energy cork ges 29 oct15
Energy cork ges 29 oct15Energy cork ges 29 oct15
Energy cork ges 29 oct15
 
Energy cork ges 29 oct15
Energy cork ges 29 oct15Energy cork ges 29 oct15
Energy cork ges 29 oct15
 
Du Pont - Tyvek @PassiEXPO 2013
Du Pont - Tyvek @PassiEXPO 2013Du Pont - Tyvek @PassiEXPO 2013
Du Pont - Tyvek @PassiEXPO 2013
 
Riba South Sustainability Through Envelope Efficiency
Riba South  Sustainability Through Envelope EfficiencyRiba South  Sustainability Through Envelope Efficiency
Riba South Sustainability Through Envelope Efficiency
 
Kwik Klik Hoarding Systems Presentation
Kwik Klik Hoarding Systems PresentationKwik Klik Hoarding Systems Presentation
Kwik Klik Hoarding Systems Presentation
 
Insulation & Airtightness Continuity Report with Shadow Study
Insulation & Airtightness Continuity Report with Shadow Study Insulation & Airtightness Continuity Report with Shadow Study
Insulation & Airtightness Continuity Report with Shadow Study
 
Energy saving in green building
Energy saving in green buildingEnergy saving in green building
Energy saving in green building
 
Dutch know how in Spanish polycarbonate roof
Dutch know how in Spanish polycarbonate roofDutch know how in Spanish polycarbonate roof
Dutch know how in Spanish polycarbonate roof
 
Unifix Brochure-English
Unifix Brochure-EnglishUnifix Brochure-English
Unifix Brochure-English
 

Recently uploaded

Divertidamente SLIDE.pptxufururururuhrurid8dj
Divertidamente SLIDE.pptxufururururuhrurid8djDivertidamente SLIDE.pptxufururururuhrurid8dj
Divertidamente SLIDE.pptxufururururuhrurid8dj
lunaemel03
 
Heuristics Evaluation - How to Guide.pdf
Heuristics Evaluation - How to Guide.pdfHeuristics Evaluation - How to Guide.pdf
Heuristics Evaluation - How to Guide.pdf
Jaime Brown
 
Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page
Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page
Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page
pmgdscunsri
 
原版制作(MDIS毕业证书)新加坡管理发展学院毕业证学位证一模一样
原版制作(MDIS毕业证书)新加坡管理发展学院毕业证学位证一模一样原版制作(MDIS毕业证书)新加坡管理发展学院毕业证学位证一模一样
原版制作(MDIS毕业证书)新加坡管理发展学院毕业证学位证一模一样
hw2xf1m
 
Virtual Tour Application Powerpoint for museum of edinburgh
Virtual Tour Application Powerpoint for museum of edinburghVirtual Tour Application Powerpoint for museum of edinburgh
Virtual Tour Application Powerpoint for museum of edinburgh
millarj46
 
UXpert_Report (UALR Mapping Renewal 2022).pdf
UXpert_Report (UALR Mapping Renewal 2022).pdfUXpert_Report (UALR Mapping Renewal 2022).pdf
UXpert_Report (UALR Mapping Renewal 2022).pdf
anthonylin333
 
Introduction to User experience design for beginner
Introduction to User experience design for beginnerIntroduction to User experience design for beginner
Introduction to User experience design for beginner
ellemjani
 
定制美国西雅图城市大学毕业证学历证书原版一模一样
定制美国西雅图城市大学毕业证学历证书原版一模一样定制美国西雅图城市大学毕业证学历证书原版一模一样
定制美国西雅图城市大学毕业证学历证书原版一模一样
qo1as76n
 
Impact of Fonts: in Web and Apps Design
Impact of Fonts:  in Web and Apps DesignImpact of Fonts:  in Web and Apps Design
Impact of Fonts: in Web and Apps Design
contactproperweb2014
 
ARENA - Young adults in the workplace (Knight Moves).pdf
ARENA - Young adults in the workplace (Knight Moves).pdfARENA - Young adults in the workplace (Knight Moves).pdf
ARENA - Young adults in the workplace (Knight Moves).pdf
Knight Moves
 
LGBTQIA Pride Month presentation Template
LGBTQIA Pride Month presentation TemplateLGBTQIA Pride Month presentation Template
LGBTQIA Pride Month presentation Template
DakshGudwani
 
Practical eLearning Makeovers for Everyone
Practical eLearning Makeovers for EveryonePractical eLearning Makeovers for Everyone
Practical eLearning Makeovers for Everyone
Bianca Woods
 
一比一原版布兰登大学毕业证(BU毕业证书)如何办理
一比一原版布兰登大学毕业证(BU毕业证书)如何办理一比一原版布兰登大学毕业证(BU毕业证书)如何办理
一比一原版布兰登大学毕业证(BU毕业证书)如何办理
wkip62b
 
Manual ISH (International Society of Hypertension)
Manual ISH (International Society of Hypertension)Manual ISH (International Society of Hypertension)
Manual ISH (International Society of Hypertension)
bagmai
 
一比一原版肯特大学毕业证UKC成绩单一模一样
一比一原版肯特大学毕业证UKC成绩单一模一样一比一原版肯特大学毕业证UKC成绩单一模一样
一比一原版肯特大学毕业证UKC成绩单一模一样
tobbk6s8
 
一比一原版南安普顿索伦特大学毕业证Southampton成绩单一模一样
一比一原版南安普顿索伦特大学毕业证Southampton成绩单一模一样一比一原版南安普顿索伦特大学毕业证Southampton成绩单一模一样
一比一原版南安普顿索伦特大学毕业证Southampton成绩单一模一样
3vgr39kx
 
一比一原版亚利桑那大学毕业证(UA毕业证书)如何办理
一比一原版亚利桑那大学毕业证(UA毕业证书)如何办理一比一原版亚利桑那大学毕业证(UA毕业证书)如何办理
一比一原版亚利桑那大学毕业证(UA毕业证书)如何办理
21uul8se
 
Discovering the Best Indian Architects A Spotlight on Design Forum Internatio...
Discovering the Best Indian Architects A Spotlight on Design Forum Internatio...Discovering the Best Indian Architects A Spotlight on Design Forum Internatio...
Discovering the Best Indian Architects A Spotlight on Design Forum Internatio...
Designforuminternational
 
Timeless Principles of Good Design
Timeless Principles of Good DesignTimeless Principles of Good Design
Timeless Principles of Good Design
Carolina de Bartolo
 
哪里办理美国中央华盛顿大学毕业证双学位证书原版一模一样
哪里办理美国中央华盛顿大学毕业证双学位证书原版一模一样哪里办理美国中央华盛顿大学毕业证双学位证书原版一模一样
哪里办理美国中央华盛顿大学毕业证双学位证书原版一模一样
qo1as76n
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Divertidamente SLIDE.pptxufururururuhrurid8dj
Divertidamente SLIDE.pptxufururururuhrurid8djDivertidamente SLIDE.pptxufururururuhrurid8dj
Divertidamente SLIDE.pptxufururururuhrurid8dj
 
Heuristics Evaluation - How to Guide.pdf
Heuristics Evaluation - How to Guide.pdfHeuristics Evaluation - How to Guide.pdf
Heuristics Evaluation - How to Guide.pdf
 
Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page
Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page
Maximize Your Content with Beautiful Assets : Content & Asset for Landing Page
 
原版制作(MDIS毕业证书)新加坡管理发展学院毕业证学位证一模一样
原版制作(MDIS毕业证书)新加坡管理发展学院毕业证学位证一模一样原版制作(MDIS毕业证书)新加坡管理发展学院毕业证学位证一模一样
原版制作(MDIS毕业证书)新加坡管理发展学院毕业证学位证一模一样
 
Virtual Tour Application Powerpoint for museum of edinburgh
Virtual Tour Application Powerpoint for museum of edinburghVirtual Tour Application Powerpoint for museum of edinburgh
Virtual Tour Application Powerpoint for museum of edinburgh
 
UXpert_Report (UALR Mapping Renewal 2022).pdf
UXpert_Report (UALR Mapping Renewal 2022).pdfUXpert_Report (UALR Mapping Renewal 2022).pdf
UXpert_Report (UALR Mapping Renewal 2022).pdf
 
Introduction to User experience design for beginner
Introduction to User experience design for beginnerIntroduction to User experience design for beginner
Introduction to User experience design for beginner
 
定制美国西雅图城市大学毕业证学历证书原版一模一样
定制美国西雅图城市大学毕业证学历证书原版一模一样定制美国西雅图城市大学毕业证学历证书原版一模一样
定制美国西雅图城市大学毕业证学历证书原版一模一样
 
Impact of Fonts: in Web and Apps Design
Impact of Fonts:  in Web and Apps DesignImpact of Fonts:  in Web and Apps Design
Impact of Fonts: in Web and Apps Design
 
ARENA - Young adults in the workplace (Knight Moves).pdf
ARENA - Young adults in the workplace (Knight Moves).pdfARENA - Young adults in the workplace (Knight Moves).pdf
ARENA - Young adults in the workplace (Knight Moves).pdf
 
LGBTQIA Pride Month presentation Template
LGBTQIA Pride Month presentation TemplateLGBTQIA Pride Month presentation Template
LGBTQIA Pride Month presentation Template
 
Practical eLearning Makeovers for Everyone
Practical eLearning Makeovers for EveryonePractical eLearning Makeovers for Everyone
Practical eLearning Makeovers for Everyone
 
一比一原版布兰登大学毕业证(BU毕业证书)如何办理
一比一原版布兰登大学毕业证(BU毕业证书)如何办理一比一原版布兰登大学毕业证(BU毕业证书)如何办理
一比一原版布兰登大学毕业证(BU毕业证书)如何办理
 
Manual ISH (International Society of Hypertension)
Manual ISH (International Society of Hypertension)Manual ISH (International Society of Hypertension)
Manual ISH (International Society of Hypertension)
 
一比一原版肯特大学毕业证UKC成绩单一模一样
一比一原版肯特大学毕业证UKC成绩单一模一样一比一原版肯特大学毕业证UKC成绩单一模一样
一比一原版肯特大学毕业证UKC成绩单一模一样
 
一比一原版南安普顿索伦特大学毕业证Southampton成绩单一模一样
一比一原版南安普顿索伦特大学毕业证Southampton成绩单一模一样一比一原版南安普顿索伦特大学毕业证Southampton成绩单一模一样
一比一原版南安普顿索伦特大学毕业证Southampton成绩单一模一样
 
一比一原版亚利桑那大学毕业证(UA毕业证书)如何办理
一比一原版亚利桑那大学毕业证(UA毕业证书)如何办理一比一原版亚利桑那大学毕业证(UA毕业证书)如何办理
一比一原版亚利桑那大学毕业证(UA毕业证书)如何办理
 
Discovering the Best Indian Architects A Spotlight on Design Forum Internatio...
Discovering the Best Indian Architects A Spotlight on Design Forum Internatio...Discovering the Best Indian Architects A Spotlight on Design Forum Internatio...
Discovering the Best Indian Architects A Spotlight on Design Forum Internatio...
 
Timeless Principles of Good Design
Timeless Principles of Good DesignTimeless Principles of Good Design
Timeless Principles of Good Design
 
哪里办理美国中央华盛顿大学毕业证双学位证书原版一模一样
哪里办理美国中央华盛顿大学毕业证双学位证书原版一模一样哪里办理美国中央华盛顿大学毕业证双学位证书原版一模一样
哪里办理美国中央华盛顿大学毕业证双学位证书原版一模一样
 

Light or heavy façades: where is the limit?

  • 1. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? High-Tech - Low-Tech Lightweight Building Envelopes 28 October – Bressanone-Brixen, Italy Advanced Building Skins 2014 Maria Elena Pla epla@itec.cat Architect, Barcelona
  • 2. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? Design criteria
  • 3. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? Weight-efficiency?
  • 4. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? Paris, 1771 -> Fardier de Cugnot Tare: 2.500 kg Payload: 4.000 kg Speed: 7,5 Km/h
  • 5. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? Formula-E -> Lightness as a goal Tare: 888 kg Payload: 888 kg Speed: 225 Km/h
  • 6. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? We = Lp / M
  • 7. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? What is light or heavy?
  • 8. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? Case study 1 Wall with light steel frame system, thermal insulation, mineral boards and external rendering - Aquapanel WM 311C -v14: tested specimens 2.600 x 3.300 mm, span between horizontal 3.300 mm span between vertical 600 mm.
  • 9. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? Case study 2 Aluminium curtain walling by Hydro Building Systems, practical example (Zamora et al, 2005) with separation between mullions 1.200 mm, separation between transoms 1.000 mm / 2.300 mm (3.500 mm total height between floors), double glazing with 8 mm thick reflective and toughened glass + 155 mm air cavity + (4+4) mm laminated glass.
  • 10. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? Case study 3 Solid wood slab system forming a wall with mortar external rendering, 140 mm insulation of wood fibre, wood slab made of cross laminated timber panels, 50 mm insulation of wood fibre and double layer of laminated gypsum boards.
  • 11. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? Case study 4 Single-leaf masonry wall made of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks thin layer mortar, external and internal rendering.
  • 12. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? Single-leaf masonry wall made of vertical perforated lightweight clay blocks, ordinary mortar on horizontal joints and external and internal rendering. Case study 5
  • 13. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? Wefaçades = F / M
  • 14. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? Wefaçades = 200 / M
  • 15. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? Weight on Basic Requirements CPR (EU) 305/2011
  • 16. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? Hygrothermal behaviour
  • 17. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? A. Diego / F. Bermejo - ITeC - Fire Seminar BCN 2014 Fundación Fuego Performance in front of fire
  • 18. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? A. Diego / F. Bermejo - ITeC - Fire Seminar BCN 2014 Fundación Fuego Performance in front of fire
  • 19. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? Acoustics Life-cycle thinking
  • 20. Light or heavy façades: Where is the limit? Thanks for your attention There is much to be done...