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Alongi, A, Angelotti, A, Rizzo, A and Zanelli, A (2021) Measuring the thermal resistance of double and triple layer pneumatic cushions for textile architectures. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 334–46.

de Smedt, E, Mollaert, M, Van Craenenbroeck, M, Caspeele, R and Pyl, L (2021) Reliability-based analysis of a cable-net structure and membrane structure designed using partial factors. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 316–25.

Kriklenko, E (2021) Complex bending-active structures from continuous flexible planar sheets or a hybrid structure introducing the use of spacer fabrics. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 242–63.

Lienhard, J and Eversmann, P (2021) New hybrids – from textile logics towards tailored material behaviour. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 169–74.

Mazzola, C, Zanelli, A, Stimpfle, B and Canobbio, R (2021) Temporactive pavilion: second design-to-construction loop of an ultra-lightweight temporary architecture. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 216–28.

Mesrop, A (2021) Algorithmic design and evaluation of emergency shelters. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 229–41.

Monticelli, C and Zanelli, A (2021) Material saving and building component efficiency as main eco-design principles for membrane architecture: case - studies of ETFE enclosures. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 264–80.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Sustainability and comfort; membrane architecture; eco-efficiency principles; life cycle analysis; ETFE envelope; case studies;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2020.1768507
  • Abstract:
    Compared to the traditional materials, textile membrane and foil structural enclosures use minimal quantity of materials to cover spaces or close façades, thanks especially to their tensioning ability, by shaping themselves to the forces ways, with a few additional stiffening components. However the environmental compatibility, due to their actual fossil fuel origin, together with the thermal, optical, and acoustic performances are crucial factors to be verified during the design phase. The need of understanding their potentials and limits in terms of eco-efficiency is on the debate. Starting from these concepts, the aim of the research is to demonstrate the advantages of the Life Cycle Design strategy answering to the environmental sustainability of membrane building components.The authors found out two eco-efficiency principles for the application of membranes and foils, orienting the designers towards a more sustainable whole life spanned lightweight technology’s choice. The main advancement of this research is presented adding new ETFE membranes case studies to the initial analysis (Monticelli, Zanelli, 2016). The aim of this ex-post application of the principles on built examples is the demonstration of their validness for the designer’s need and the intention is to spread their use during the early design stage. The calculation on a wider and different use of membranes allowed to sketch benchmark reference rates. The results of the data analysis show how lightweight technologies offer a high degree of freedom in shaping geometries and forms, while only their optimized application can guarantee a sustainable and LCA effective result.

Rychtáriková, M, Šimek, R, Húsenicová, J and Chmelík, V (2021) Prediction of noise levels in large shopping streets covered by glass and ETFE. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 326–33.

Silvestri, A, Paraciani, N and Villani, T (2021) Performance evaluation of textile materials for lightweight envelopes in minor sports facilities and their impact on indoor comfort. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 347–59.

Tamke, M, Sinke Baranovskaya, Y, Monteiro, F, Lienhard, J, La Magna, R and Ramsgaard Thomsen, M (2021) Computational knit – design and fabrication systems for textile structures with customised and graded CNC knitted fabrics. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 175–95.

Thomas, J and Le Van, A (2021) Deflections of pneumatic masts and columns. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 299–315.

Uhlemann, J, Stranghöner, N, Motevalli, M and Balzani, D (2021) Architectural woven polyester fabrics: examination of possible classification of stiffness values in correlation with strength values. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 281–98.

Zanelli, A, Kolo, E, Monticelli, C, Rosina, E, Poli, T, Speroni, A, Mainini, A G and Cadena, J D B (2021) A removable textile hybrid structural screen for the windows of Castello Sforzesco, Milan: when experimental metrics inform the bespoke ‘design-to-construction’ process in historical contexts. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 17(03–04), 196–215.