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3D PRINTED FAÇADE COMPONENTS FOR SELECTIVE HEAT TRANSFER
Advancements in the field of Additive Manufacturing (AM) has created opportunities for disruptive innovation in the building construction industry. The Architecture and Building Systems group at ETH Zurich is using computational design, innovative materials and 3D printing techniques to create heat- and mass- transfer devices.
This thesis aims to measure the thermal performance of a 3D printed building façade capable of selective heat transfer, and predict the impact of the prototype on global building CO2 emissions.
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The main tasks of this project are:
(1) Assist in the experimental setup: The student should assist in the installation of the prototype façade (50x50x10cm) in a climate controlled concrete box (200x200x150cm). Heat sources – LEDs and thermal mats will be used to control the influx of heat onto the façade. The setup includes temperature- heat-flux, sensors, thermal cameras; and programmable control and data-acquisition modules (National Instruments systems).
(2) Collect and analyze experimental data: The student should assist in the collection of temporal performance data, namely, heat-transfer, surface- and air- temperatures of the prototype façade and the energy consumption of the box. Independently, the student should analyze the performance of the façade relative to the indoor and outdoor experimental conditions.
(3) Characterize façade performance: The student should characterize the thermal performance of the façade i.e. selective heat transfer properties measured in Step (2), within a simulation environment e.g. RC model or building simulation tool
(4) Setup modelling framework: The student should develop a modelling framework to measure the impact of the façade on lifecycle CO2 emissions of buildings. The objective of this step is to identify how best to implement the façade to achieve the largest reduction in lifecycle CO2 reduction e.g. building typologies, geometries (orientation, shading), and location/climate
The main tasks of this project are: (1) Assist in the experimental setup: The student should assist in the installation of the prototype façade (50x50x10cm) in a climate controlled concrete box (200x200x150cm). Heat sources – LEDs and thermal mats will be used to control the influx of heat onto the façade. The setup includes temperature- heat-flux, sensors, thermal cameras; and programmable control and data-acquisition modules (National Instruments systems). (2) Collect and analyze experimental data: The student should assist in the collection of temporal performance data, namely, heat-transfer, surface- and air- temperatures of the prototype façade and the energy consumption of the box. Independently, the student should analyze the performance of the façade relative to the indoor and outdoor experimental conditions. (3) Characterize façade performance: The student should characterize the thermal performance of the façade i.e. selective heat transfer properties measured in Step (2), within a simulation environment e.g. RC model or building simulation tool (4) Setup modelling framework: The student should develop a modelling framework to measure the impact of the façade on lifecycle CO2 emissions of buildings. The objective of this step is to identify how best to implement the façade to achieve the largest reduction in lifecycle CO2 reduction e.g. building typologies, geometries (orientation, shading), and location/climate
The ideal candidate is a motivated student with a background in building systems. Experience with experimental research, data-science, and building-physics modelling are highly beneficial. Interested candidates, please send a 1-page CV to:
Bharath Seshadri (seshadri@arch.ethz.ch)
PhD Candidate
Architecture and Building Systems
The ideal candidate is a motivated student with a background in building systems. Experience with experimental research, data-science, and building-physics modelling are highly beneficial. Interested candidates, please send a 1-page CV to:
Bharath Seshadri (seshadri@arch.ethz.ch) PhD Candidate Architecture and Building Systems