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SUMMARY:A regenerative approach to glass façade design with a focus on en
 d-of-life challenges - Rebecca Hartwell\, PhD Candidate\, CUED
DTSTART:20190315T150000Z
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CONTACT:Karen Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:Over the past few decades\, the building envelope has signific
 antly evolved to meet increased legislation on energy performance during b
 uilding operation. This has led to façades that are often designed with a
 n increasing number of parts and more permanent connections that contradic
 t design for disassembly principles and are therefore difficult to take ap
 art at EoL.\n\nThis research examines glass façades under the circular ec
 onomy lens\, through three strands: behavioural\, environmental and techno
 logical. The existing barriers to facade reuse from industry were reviewed
  through an online survey and follow-up telephone interviews. The outcomes
  of this stage of research provided the context for the development of a q
 uantitative environmental assessment specific to glass curtain walling uni
 ts\, based on their existing design and potential EoL scenarios. Ongoing r
 esearch seeks to address the existing technological challenges in reusing 
 materials from existing façade systems\, in terms of mechanically separat
 ing laminated glass and debonding silicone and epoxy adhesives.\n\nAs low-
 carbon and ‘zero energy’ buildings being realised through advances in 
 façade design\, it is important to practically realise their EoL opportun
 ities in order to avoid simply shifting the energy use in the building lif
 ecycle to another stage.\n
LOCATION: Cambridge University Engineering Department\, LT6
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