REVIEW OF KINETIC SHADING SYSTEMS IN THE UAE; CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Joud A. Al Dakheel, Kheira A.Tabet Aoul

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Abstract

Building envelopes under hot climates face a major design challenge that requires balancing daylight admission, heat control and aesthetical considerations. Inadequate design often results in overheated spaces that rely extensively on energy intensive mechanical systems to provide comfort. As a first response, conventional fixed shading devices have been widely used to control heat gain and glare. However, they face many limitations; such as their inability to move or be controlled in order to adapt to the changing external conditions. Active shading systems have been developed to counter such limitations. Active shading systems may be best categorized in three main types; smart glazing, kinetic external shading systems and renewable energy systems integrated to active shadings. This study focuses on the kinetic external shading systems because of their flexible adaptation to the extreme hot climate needs and requirements. This paper focuses on two main types of kinetic external shadings; the rotating and the folding shading systems. An extensive critical literature review was carried out to establish the status of knowledge of these two systems, where the function and the building application for each system were explored. Furthermore, limitations and future opportunities of the systems were identified. The review highlighted high integration opportunities for their o the extensively glazed buildings in the UAE, yielding multiple benefits such as reduction in the heat gain in buildings, in lighting and cooling loads, in energy consumption in the building and ultimately the energy cost.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationZEMCH 2016 - International Conference, Proceedings
EditorsArman Hashemi
PublisherZEMCH Network
Pages63-77
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9789671123690
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event5th International Conference on Zero Energy Mass Customised Housing, ZEMCH 2016 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: Dec 20 2016Dec 23 2016

Publication series

NameZEMCH International Conference
ISSN (Electronic)2652-2926

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Zero Energy Mass Customised Housing, ZEMCH 2016
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuala Lumpur
Period12/20/1612/23/16

Keywords

  • challenges
  • folding
  • hot climate
  • Kinetic shading systems
  • opportunities
  • rotating
  • UAE

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Building and Construction
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Computer Science Applications

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