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Walls energising buildings

The project aims to develop a truly innovative façade solution based on the smart integration of highly energy efficient components, including super-insulate elements, solar energy harvesting and active energy storage features, all in one single combined active/passive management system especially addressed for modern non-residential lightweight Curtain Wall and Double Skin Frame (DSF) retrofitting solutions.

Powerskin+ intends to be at the forefront of the first generation of off-site prefabricated, modular “ready-to-buy” and easy-to-install glazing and opaque elements, with sustainable ecodesigned connecting framings, improved functional coatings, active and passive thermal energy storage (TES) technology solutions and integrated semi-transparent PV cells.

The solar electric harvesting features will be matched and completed with a dedicated large capacity building electric storage system, in a true energy management turnkey package. Powerskin+ system will be validated in non-residential buildings in three different environmental, economic, logistic and social scenarios, namely Portugal, Slovenia and Czech Republic, with environmental sustainability and benefits proving through LCA and LCCA approaches. The market uptake of POWERSKIN+ will be facilitated by optimal compatibility without additional structural modification.

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Meet the Principal Investigator(s) for the project

Professor Mizi Fan
Professor Mizi Fan - Chair, Board of Examiners, Civil Engineering Head/Director of Research, Department of Civil Engineering Fellow, the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) Coordinator of complex EU projects Principal Scientist at Building Research Establishment, UK (Associate); Appointed (by the UK Foundation of Science and Technology) UK representative(s) for the Committee of European Cooperation in the Field of Scientific and Technological Research. Editorial Board member for the International Journals: Construction and Technology; Indoor and Built Environment; Nature Science External (Expert) Evaluator for R&D for EU FP5, FP6 and FP7 Framework Programme for the European Commission External (Expert) Evaluator for Greek Ministry of Education for R&D programme.

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Resilient Structures and Construction Materials - RIMS research group brings together material scientists and structural engineers to deliver resilient infrastructure (buildings, bridges etc.) made of sustainable, advanced materials to perform under harsh natural environment and human-induced hazards.


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Project last modified 21/11/2023