Curtain wall systems have evolved from aesthetic facade elements into multifunctional building envelopes that actively contribute to energy efficiency and climate responsiveness.This reviewpresents a comprehensive exa...Curtain wall systems have evolved from aesthetic facade elements into multifunctional building envelopes that actively contribute to energy efficiency and climate responsiveness.This reviewpresents a comprehensive examination of curtain walls from an energy-engineering perspective,highlighting their structural typologies(Stick and Unitized),material configurations,and integration with smart technologies such as electrochromic glazing,parametric design algorithms,and Building Management Systems(BMS).Thestudy explores the thermal,acoustic,and solar performance of curtain walls across various climatic zones,supported by comparative analyses and iconic case studies including Apple Park,Burj Khalifa,and Milad Tower.Key challenges—including installation complexity,high maintenance costs,and climate sensitivity—are critically assessed alongside proposed solutions.A central innovation of this work lies in framing curtain walls not only as passive architectural elements but as dynamic interfaces that modulate energy flows,reduce HVAC loads,and enhance occupant comfort.The reviewed data indicate that optimized curtain wall configurations—especially those integrating electrochromic glazing and BIPV modules—can achieve annual energy consumption reductions ranging fromapproximately 5%to 27%,depending on climate,control strategy,and facade typology.The findings offer a valuable reference for architects,energy engineers,and decision-makers seeking to integrate high-performance facades into future-ready building designs.展开更多
Current thermochromic materials for smart windows suffer from poor environmental stability,lack of self-healing and recyclability,and susceptibility to contamination.In this study,thermochromic supramolecular ionogels...Current thermochromic materials for smart windows suffer from poor environmental stability,lack of self-healing and recyclability,and susceptibility to contamination.In this study,thermochromic supramolecular ionogels with excellent environmental stability,efficient room-temperature self-healing and recyclability properties,as well as amphiphobic slippery surfaces,are fabricated by incorporating binary ionic liquids into a rationally designed self-healing polyurethane with perfluoroalkyl side chains.The outstanding and stable thermochromic performance of the resulting ionogels stems from the hydrogen bond-mediated,confined,and reversible phase separation of ionic liquids within the polyurethane network,enabling the ionogels to effectively reduce indoor temperatures and enhance the comfort of occupants.The surface-enriched perfluoroalkyl side chains enable various liquids,including water,alkanes,and edible oils,to easily slide off the ionogel surface without leaving any residue,preventing the transmittance decrease and thermochromic performance degradation caused by contaminations.The dynamic hydrogen bonds within the polyurethane network enable the ionogels to repeatedly heal physical and chemical damages,as well as to be recycled multiple times without performance loss,thereby reducing maintenance costs and minimizing material waste.This study provides a novel approach to developing advanced thermochromic materials for smart windows,potentially improving the building energy efficiency and sustainability.展开更多
文摘Curtain wall systems have evolved from aesthetic facade elements into multifunctional building envelopes that actively contribute to energy efficiency and climate responsiveness.This reviewpresents a comprehensive examination of curtain walls from an energy-engineering perspective,highlighting their structural typologies(Stick and Unitized),material configurations,and integration with smart technologies such as electrochromic glazing,parametric design algorithms,and Building Management Systems(BMS).Thestudy explores the thermal,acoustic,and solar performance of curtain walls across various climatic zones,supported by comparative analyses and iconic case studies including Apple Park,Burj Khalifa,and Milad Tower.Key challenges—including installation complexity,high maintenance costs,and climate sensitivity—are critically assessed alongside proposed solutions.A central innovation of this work lies in framing curtain walls not only as passive architectural elements but as dynamic interfaces that modulate energy flows,reduce HVAC loads,and enhance occupant comfort.The reviewed data indicate that optimized curtain wall configurations—especially those integrating electrochromic glazing and BIPV modules—can achieve annual energy consumption reductions ranging fromapproximately 5%to 27%,depending on climate,control strategy,and facade typology.The findings offer a valuable reference for architects,energy engineers,and decision-makers seeking to integrate high-performance facades into future-ready building designs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22475082,21971083)。
文摘Current thermochromic materials for smart windows suffer from poor environmental stability,lack of self-healing and recyclability,and susceptibility to contamination.In this study,thermochromic supramolecular ionogels with excellent environmental stability,efficient room-temperature self-healing and recyclability properties,as well as amphiphobic slippery surfaces,are fabricated by incorporating binary ionic liquids into a rationally designed self-healing polyurethane with perfluoroalkyl side chains.The outstanding and stable thermochromic performance of the resulting ionogels stems from the hydrogen bond-mediated,confined,and reversible phase separation of ionic liquids within the polyurethane network,enabling the ionogels to effectively reduce indoor temperatures and enhance the comfort of occupants.The surface-enriched perfluoroalkyl side chains enable various liquids,including water,alkanes,and edible oils,to easily slide off the ionogel surface without leaving any residue,preventing the transmittance decrease and thermochromic performance degradation caused by contaminations.The dynamic hydrogen bonds within the polyurethane network enable the ionogels to repeatedly heal physical and chemical damages,as well as to be recycled multiple times without performance loss,thereby reducing maintenance costs and minimizing material waste.This study provides a novel approach to developing advanced thermochromic materials for smart windows,potentially improving the building energy efficiency and sustainability.
