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Building Aesthetics and Technical Systems: Exploring the Intersection of Design and Functionality

A special issue of Buildings (ISSN 2075-5309). This special issue belongs to the section "Building Energy, Physics, Environment, and Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 July 2024) | Viewed by 2366

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Dr. Paris Fokaides

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School of Engineering, Frederick University, 7 Frederickou Str., Nicosia 1036, Cyprus
Interests: built environment; aesthetics; technical systems; building design; well-being; sustainability; renewable energy; emerging technologies; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; interdisciplinary approach
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The built environment has always been a crucial aspect of human civilization, and its aesthetics and technical systems are intertwined in creating functional and beautiful structures. The Journal of Building Aesthetics and Technical Systems is excited to announce a Special Issue focused on exploring the intersection of these two critical elements of building design. The built environment has the power to influence the quality of life and well-being of those who live, work, and interact within it. As such, it is essential to consider the role of aesthetics in building design, which can improve the physical, emotional, and psychological experience of building occupants. At the same time, technical systems are crucial to ensuring the safety, durability, and sustainability of buildings. This Special Issue aims to bring together research and practical applications that showcase innovative approaches in building aesthetics and technical systems. The topics to be explored may include but are not limited to: the influence of aesthetic design elements on building occupants' well-being and productivity; the integration of renewable energy systems and sustainability considerations in building design; the role of emerging technologies in building design, such as 3D printing, building information modeling (BIM), and virtual reality; the importance of technical systems, such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, in building design and construction; the challenges and opportunities in balancing aesthetics and technical requirements in building design. We welcome contributions from researchers, practitioners, and professionals from diverse fields, including architecture, engineering, construction, interior design, and urban planning. We also encourage submissions that take an interdisciplinary approach and explore the intersections between building aesthetics and technical systems. We believe this Special Issue will provide a platform for sharing knowledge and insights that can contribute to the advancement of building design and construction. We look forward to receiving your contributions and bringing together a diverse and insightful collection of papers for this exciting Special Issue.

Dr. Paris Fokaides
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • built environment
  • aesthetics
  • technical systems
  • sustainability
  • building design
  • interdisciplinary approach

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An Empirical Study to Understand Symbolic and Sensory Metaphors in Architecture: Case of Kyrenia/Cyprus
by Rasiha Kayalar and Erçim Uluğ
Buildings 2024, 14(8), 2561; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14082561 - 20 Aug 2024
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This article is a systematic investigation into the symbolic and sensory metaphors in architectural buildings. It presents definition and differentiation of symbolic (stereotype images) and sensory (architectural experience) metaphors. According to the semiotics model of architecture, they are tested empirically and the results [...] Read more.
This article is a systematic investigation into the symbolic and sensory metaphors in architectural buildings. It presents definition and differentiation of symbolic (stereotype images) and sensory (architectural experience) metaphors. According to the semiotics model of architecture, they are tested empirically and the results are presented in order to understand their influence in architecture. In this regard, this paper designed a research method and adapted a novel semiotic model to investigate the relationship between sensory metaphors (architectural experience) and symbolic metaphors. The cases included six distinctive buildings and 30 subjects. Results demystified that buildings high in connotative qualities do not always connote positive architectural experience. A building with a high number of symbolic metaphors could create a high number of sensory metaphors but these sensory metaphors may not be necessarily positive feelings and experiences. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Building Aesthetics and Technical Systems: Exploring the Intersection of Design and Functionality)
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Balancing the Energy Efficiency Benefits of Glazed Surfaces: A Case Study
by Dorina-Nicolina Isopescu, Catalin-Daniel Galatanu, Alexandra Ungureanu, Sebastian-George Maxineasa, Ioana-Roxana Vizitiu-Baciu, Andreea Nistorac and Ligia Mihaela Moga
Buildings 2024, 14(7), 2157; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14072157 - 13 Jul 2024
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Daylighting design is not only dimensioning glazed surfaces to provide sufficient natural light to an occupied space but also a method of analyzing how this can be achieved without unwanted effects, such as gains and losses of heat, glare, and variations in daylighting [...] Read more.
Daylighting design is not only dimensioning glazed surfaces to provide sufficient natural light to an occupied space but also a method of analyzing how this can be achieved without unwanted effects, such as gains and losses of heat, glare, and variations in daylighting intensity at various indoor distances and levels. The case study presented in this paper highlights the energy consumed due to a group of windows with a large glazed area in an existing building located in a temperate continental climate area. The energy consumption results from supplementary artificial lighting required to maintain adequate illumination for indoor activities and to counterbalance heat loss during colder periods are evaluated. The analysis performed by modifying the glazed surface led to the identification of an optimum value of window dimensions for minimum energy consumption. The results of the case study highlight the fact that the evolution of the total energy consumption, evaluated as the sum of the energy consumption due to additional heating/cooling and the artificial lighting required to compensate for the reduction in natural light, is strongly influenced by the dimensions of the glazed surfaces, as well as the minimum level of lighting imposed by the regime of activities carried out in the building. Thus, the outcomes obtained in the research show that at lighting values below 500 lx, the total energy consumption is directly proportional to the glazed surface. From values of 500 lx for the illuminance level, the total energy consumption drops from 2730 kWh/year for a window height of 230 cm to 2399 kWh/year for a height of 110 cm, after which it starts to rise again, reaching a value of 2786 kWh/year for a height of 30 cm. This phenomenon is also found at values higher than 500 lx; accordingly, for an imposed lighting of 1000 lx, the minimum total consumption is identified at a window height of 150 cm. The case study presented in this paper clearly highlights a complex relationship between the height of the glazed surface and the energy consumption required to compensate for heating or cooling and the reduction in natural lighting. Lower window heights reduce heat loss or gain but also correspondingly increase the energy consumption of artificial lighting. Full article
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