Analysis of influential factors in the use of smart facades for sustainability in Tabriz city
Subject Areas : Renewable EnergySeyedMehdi Godduosifar 1 , Mahsa Faramarzi Asl 2
1 - PhD Student in Architecture Research Oriented, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
2 - Assistant Professor of Architecture, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
Keywords: Building facade, Smart moving facade, Sustainability, Tabriz city.,
Abstract :
Background and Aim: In recent decades, inventing innovative solutions to achieve sustainability in the building environment has received much attention. Facades are very vital for energy consumption and comfort inside buildings. Incorporating intelligence into their design is an effective way to achieve buildings with low energy consumption. The ability of systems with a special view to work reliably and effectively is one of the challenges towards sustainability. The purpose of this research is to analyze the factors influencing the use of smart facades for sustainability in Tabriz city.
Methods: The current research is descriptive-analytical and practical in terms of purpose. A researcher-made questionnaire was used in the field studies. The statistical population of Tabriz city residents was studied, and the sample size was 384 people based on Cochran's formula. For data analysis, structural equations were used using second-order factor analysis with Spss and Amos software.
Results: The findings showed that the greatest effects were related to the factors of reducing energy consumption with a factor loading of 0.92, and the lowest was related to the factor of being cost-effective with a factor loading of 0.65.
Discussion and Conclusion: Smart building facades are used in all buildings. These buildings can be used in various uses. Increasing visual appeal, better performance against climatic conditions, reducing energy consumption and helping the environment are some of the most important reasons why architects have turned to the design and implementation of these systems.
