C 03

Integration of Passive and Active Functions in Additively Manufactured Construction Elements

Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Auer, Project Leader

M. Sc. David Briels
M. Sc. Ahmad Nouman

Summary of C 03

This research project aims to develop and test additively manufactured building components that integrate multiple passive and active functions to improve building operation and environmental quality. It explores the potential of AM of building components to incorporate different performative features. The components are developed and optimised through a simulation-based parametric design process for integrated performative functions. This research introduces methods for a robust performance using AM building components due to the integration of passive and active functions in their design, fabrication and construction process.

Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Auer

is the head of the Chair of Building Technology and Climate Responsive Design at TUM. As such, the core focus in teaching and research is a holistic design approach for buildings in consideration of sustainability and energy-efficiency. He guides scientific personnel within research projects on the application of simulation-software as planning instrument for the numerical calculation of thermal, lighting and flow specific processes. These insights with practical relevance can be made in the fields of thermal comfort, energy consumption and daylight supply. In research, the chair is conducting several projects with various sources of funding from public or private sector, on state, federal and European level.

thomas.auer(at)tum.de

M.Sc. David Briels

is a doctoral researcher and research associate at the Chair of Building Technology and Climate Responsive Design at TUM. Under the lead of Prof. Thomas Auer he conducts the research activities within C03. In particular he is developing a building simulation framework for a performance-based parametric design process, integrating passive and active functions in AM construction elements.

david.briels(at)tum.de

M. Sc. Ahmad Nouman

ahmad.nouman(at)tum.de

2017 | Prieto, A.; Klein, T.; Knaack, U.; Auer, T.: Main perceived barriers for the development of building service integrated facades: Results from an exploratory expert survey. In: Building Engineering, Vol. 13, pp. 96-106.

2017 | Mousa, W.A.Y.; Lang, W.; Auer, T.; Yousef, W.A.: A pattern recognition approach for modeling the air change rates in naturally ventilated buildings from limited steady-state CFD simulations. In: Energy and Buildings, Vol. 155, pp. 54-65.

2017 | de-Borja-Torrejón, M.; Leon-Rodriguez, A.; Auer, T.: Current and future demand-side management potential related to the thermal mass of residential buildings in Europe. Conference: IDA: Advanced Docotral Research in Architecture.

2017 | Wael, A.; Mousa, Y.; Lang, W.; Auer, T.: Numerical assessment of the efficiency of fenestration system and natural ventilation mechanisms in a courtyard house in hot climate. In: Building Simulation, 10(5)., DOI:10.1007/s12273-017-0357-0.

2017 | Prieto, A.; Knaak, U.; Klein, T.; Auer, T.: 25 Years of cooling research in office buildings: Review for the integration of cooling strategies into the building façade (1990-2014). In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 71:89-102, DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2017.01.012.

2017 | Prieto, A.; Knaak, U.; Auer, T.; Klein, T.: SOLAR COOLFACADES Framework for the integration of solar cooling technologies in the building envelope. DOI:10.1016/j.energy.2017.04.141.

2017 | Mousa, W.A.Y.; Lang, W.; Auer, T.: Assessment of the impact of window screens on indoor thermal comfort and energy efficiency in a naturally ventilated courtyard house. In: Architectural Science Review, Vol. 60, No. 5, 2017, pp. 382-394.

2016 | Heißler, M.; Franke, L.; Nemeth, I.; Auer, T.: Modeling low temperature district heating networks for the utilization of local energy potentials. In: Bauphysik 38(6):372-377., DOI:10.1002/bapi.201610038.

2012 | Auer, T.; Vanwyck, J.; Olsen, E.: Sustainability beyond LEED: Integrating performative delight in the built environment. In: Perspecta.

Prieto, A.; Knaak, U.; Auer, T.; Klein, T.: Solar façade – Main barriers for widespread façade integration of solar technologies. DOI:10.7480/jfde.2017.1.1398.