INTELLIGENT BUILDING SKIN
2.3 OBJECTIVES OF INTELLIGENT SKIN The primary objectives of intelligent skin are - user comfort, energy optimization, thermal insulation, heat gain and ventilation, lighting, security, and automatic building maintenance procedures. Environmental Benefits • It improves and shields the ecosystems • It enhances the air and water quality • It protects the natural resources Economic Benefits • It reduces operating costs • It improves asset value and profits • It enhances employee productivity and satisfaction Social Benefits • It improves air, thermal and acoustic environments • It enhances occupant comfort and health • It contributes to the overall quality of life
Figure 8 : Parameters of Intelligent building skin 9
