RESTORE ONLINE FINAL CONFERENCE 3RD DECEMBER 2020: 15.35-15.50 Thaleia KONSTANTINOU: Solution sets for a regenerative environment

1. COST is supported by
The EU Framework Programme
Horizon 2020
This presentation is based upon work from COST Action RESTORE CA16114, supported by COST (European
Cooperation in Science and Technology).
Thaleia Konstantinou
Chairs: Thaleia Konstantinou, Francesco Fiorito
WP4 Task C
Restorative solution-sets
Final Conference, 03/12/2020
Architectural Facades & Products Research Group
TU Delft / Faculty of Architecture and The Built Environment
t.konstantinou@tudelft.nl

2. .
Technology
Production
• Water Use
• CO2 emission
• Social impact
• ……..
At the building level, impact on:
• Water Use
• CO2 emission
• IEQ (IAQ, thermal comfort….), user’s satisfaction and pleasure
• Energy consumption
• Rational use of energy (use of renewable sources)
• ……..
End life
• Water Use
• CO2 emission
• Social impact
• ……..
►Define set of solution that address the targets
Objectives Task C

3. ►What we consider as technological solution
Technologies affect the indoor environmental quality
Building related hardware and software (eg. Control systems)
►How do we select solutions that give long lasting
contribution and support the designers?
Define a framework for what the technologies types should do
Questions Task C

4. REGENERATIVE DESIGN:
Create set of relationships that reinforce
the state of health of human and natural
ecosystems, using appropriate
construction and technology
In the scope of WG4
Solutions that achieve a regenerative
indoor environment
From sustainable to regenerative
Sustainable
Energy efficient
Adaptive
Multifunc
tional
Regener
ative

5. Task C Restorative solution-sets
Which technologies to consider?

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KPIs identification
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT
Contaminants
Outdoor air
Occupants satisfaction
Temperature/Humidity/Air speed
Occupants satisfaction
Circadian Rhythms
Occupants satisfaction
Background noise level
Occupants satisfaction
Right to light
Connectivity to nature + Occupants satisfaction
SUB-ASPECTS
Daylight
Indoor air quality
Hygro-thermal environment
Visual environment
Acoustic environment
Human-nature environment
KPIs
identification

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Function identification
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT
→ Remove/absorb pollutants
→ Change air in the room
→ Passive/active
→ Prevent noise
→ Absorb noise
→ Allow view and light
→ Include natural elements
FUNCTION
→ Allow/block light and sun
Indoor air quality
Hygro-thermal environment
Visual environment
Acoustic environment
Human-nature environment
KPIs
identification

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How to achieve the function
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT
→ Remove/absorb pollutants
→ Change air in the room
→ Passive/active
→ Prevent noise
→ Absorb noise
→ Allow view and light
→ Include natural elements
FUNCTION
→ Allow/block light and sun
Indoor air quality
Hygro-thermal environment
Visual environment
Acoustic environment
Human-nature environment
KPIs
identification
Sub-Systems
• Building Envelope

9. thermal comfort
visual comfort
acoustic comfort
fresh air supply
need to be regulated by the
building envelope.
Source: T. Auer, M. Bilow, T. Klein, U. Knaack, - Fassaden: Prinzipien der
Konstruktion
Building Envelope

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How to achieve the function
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT
→ Remove/absorb pollutants
→ Change air in the room
→ Passive/active
→ Prevent noise
→ Absorb noise
→ Allow view and light
→ Include natural elements
FUNCTION
→ Allow/block light and sun
Indoor air quality
Hygro-thermal environment
Visual environment
Acoustic environment
Human-nature environment
KPIs
identification
Sub-Systems
• Building Envelope
• Interior Elements

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Programme
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How to achieve the function
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT
→ Remove/absorb pollutants
→ Change air in the room
→ Passive/active
→ Prevent noise
→ Absorb noise
→ Allow view and light
→ Include natural elements
FUNCTION
→ Allow/block light and sun
Indoor air quality
Hygro-thermal environment
Visual environment
Acoustic environment
Human-nature environment
KPIs
identification
Sub-Systems
• Building Envelope
• Interior Elements
• Active building
systems
(HVAC/RES/Controls)

12. WP4.C Restorative solution-sets
Solution sets framework

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• Compilation of technological solution and best practice
• Method to collect and select solutions based on literature,
COST participants experience and case studies
• It is not meant to be exhaustive and can continue being
updated
• Available at the COST RESTORE platform
The Solution sets Framework
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EiBaD_38CPtmvg
pGPDk8cioRURrLgd1k/edit#gid=804785609

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Building Evelope

15. SELFIE façade system
• Adaptable, multifunctional
façade
• Internal elements for thermo-
acoustic insulation
• Ceramic honeycomb panel
TiO2 (Titanium Dioxide) for air
purification
• PCM (Phase Change
Materials).
• DSSC Photovoltaic panel https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/a61d/856f99db6
35ae7d75eabd4b1fd63984509ea.pdf
(Smart and Efficient Layers for Innovative Envelope)

16. SELFIE façade system
• Modular, dry assembled and
combinable
• Double-frame structure allowing
different layers
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/a61d/856f99db6
35ae7d75eabd4b1fd63984509ea.pdf
SELFIE 1. Ventilated opaque façade SELFIE 2. Hybrid opaque façade SELFIE 3. Glass façade with screening

17. Environmental
aspect
Sub-aspect Function Building Envelope Interior HVAC Control RES
Indoor
air quality
Contaminants Remove/absorb
pollutants
Change air
Control
Outdoor/Indoor
Occupants
satisfaction
Hygro -
thermal
Environment
Temperature/humidit
y/air speed
Passive/active
Occupants
satisfaction
Visual
Environment
Daylight
Allow/block light
and sun
Occupants
satisfaction
Acoustic
Environment
Background noise
level
Prevent noise
Absorb noise
Occupants
satisfaction
Human
Values
External view and
Right to light
Allow view and
light
Indoor Biophili
Include natural
elements
Air purification
Prevent heat
losses
Thermal buffer
Thermal mass
Heat exchanger PV panels
Acoustic
insulation

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Interior Elements

19. Sound-absorbing
3d-printed panels
• reduction of noise, by means of
sound absorption
• highly customized sound
absorbers
Setaki, F., Tenpierik, M., Turrin, M., & van Timmeren, A.
(2014). Acoustic absorbers by additive manufacturing.
Building and Environment, 72, 188-200.
doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2013.10.010 AdAM project, TU Delft

20. Environmental
aspect
Sub-aspect Function Building Envelope Interior HVAC Control RES
Indoor
air quality
Contaminants Remove/absorb
pollutants
Change air
Control
Outdoor/Indoor
Occupants
satisfaction
Hygro -
thermal
Environment
Temperature/humidit
y/air speed
Passive/active
Occupants
satisfaction
Visual
Environment
Daylight
Allow/block light
and sun
Occupants
satisfaction
Acoustic
Environment
Background noise
level
Prevent noise
Absorb noise
Occupants
satisfaction
Human
Values
External view and
Right to light
Allow view and
light
Indoor Biophili
Include natural
elements
Sound
absorbing
panels

21. Sunlight redirection
• all workstations naturally
illuminated
• combination of re-directional
blinds
• sunlight redirection system with
heliostats and fixed mirrors
• prismatic ceiling beneath the
skylights
https://behnisch.com/work/projects/0104
GENZYME CENTER HEADQUARTER BUILDING, BEHNISCH ARCHITEKTEN
GENZYME CENTER HEADQUARTER BUILDING, BEHNISCH ARCHITEKTEN

22. Environmental
aspect
Sub-aspect Function Building Envelope Interior HVAC Control RES
Indoor
air quality
Contaminants Remove/absorb
pollutants
Change air
Control
Outdoor/Indoor
Occupants
satisfaction
Hygro -
thermal
Environment
Temperature/humidit
y/air speed
Passive/active
Occupants
satisfaction
Visual
Environment
Daylight
Allow/block light
and sun
Occupants
satisfaction
Acoustic
Environment
Background noise
level
Prevent noise
Absorb noise
Occupants
satisfaction
Human
Values
External view and
Right to light
Allow view and
light
Indoor Biophili
Include natural
elements
Redirecting
blinds
Atrium
Light
redirection
Light redirection
mirrors

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HVAC/RES/Controls

24. Dynamic response
• “living building” that dynamically
responds to the local climate
• Automated louvre shades
control glare and heat gain
• Radiant slabs act as an internal
heat exchange with the
geothermal field
• Pre-heating of fresh air
• Manually controlled windows
https://www.archdaily.com/44596/manitoba-hydro-kpmb-
architects/501218be28ba0d558100060a-manitoba-hydro-kpmb-architects-skecth
Manitoba Hydro / KPMB Architects

25. Solution sets
• Address the different aspects
• Combine technologies for
the different
actions/functions

26. WG4 Training School results
• Use framework in the decision-
making process
• Technical solutions to underpin a
regenerative, indoor
environment
• Generate solution sets for the
case study building

27. Example combination
Rethink Second skin and
balconies
Environment
al aspect
Building
Envelope
Interior HVAC Control RES
Indoor
air quality
Furniture and
indoor elements
finishing with low
VOC content,
Green wall
Hygro -
thermal
Environment
Pool for
evaporative
cooling, balconies
for sun shading
Solar chimney +
wind turbines PV ventilated façade
Visual
Environment
The vertical slats to
protect from solar
radiation.
White & Wood
ceilings,
Dimmable sensor
operated LED
lighting system
Acoustic
Environment
Acoustic panels in
the ceiling, carpets
on the floor,
acoustic partitions
Human
Values
External vegetation
in the balustrade
Increased % of
workstations with
daylight/window
access, vegetation
on façade

28. Example combination
Collective intelligence
through smart
monitoring and control.
Environment
al aspect
Building
Envelope
Interior HVAC Control RES
Indoor
air quality
Adaptive façade
Collective
intelligence:
Monitoring and
control
Hygro -
thermal
Environment
Thermal storage,
adaptive façade
Bio-based internal
finishing material
Passive ventilation,
biophilic design.
Collective
intelligence:
Monitoring and
control
PV panels and solar
thermal systems
Visual
Environment
Collective
intelligence:
Monitoring and
control
Acoustic
Environment
Bio-based internal
finishing material
Collective
intelligence:
Monitoring and
control
Human
Values
Bio-based internal
finishing material
Collective
intelligence:
Monitoring and
control

29. Solution sets Framework_WG4.C
To sum-up
• Solutions to achieve regenerative
indoor environment
• Complementary approaches for
sustainable, multi-functional and
regenerative building.
• Select technical solutions (how)
according to the aim (why)
• The framework in meant to
organize/direct the selection

30. Solution sets Framework_WG4.C
• Designers have the chance to
apply solutions for regenerative
environment
• We aim direct them to informed
decisions

31. COST is supported by
The EU Framework Programme
Horizon 2020
This presentation is based upon work from COST Action RESTORE CA16114, supported by COST (European
Cooperation in Science and Technology).
Thaleia Konstantinou
Thank you for your attention!
03/12/2020
t.konstantinou@tudelft.nl