IMPACT OF BREATHING FACADES AND BIOMIMICRY ON VENTILATION AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Ehsan M. Elhennawi, Hesham Sameh Hussein Sameh

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Introduction: One of the most pressing challenges today is global warming, which has significantly increased building temperatures. Developing cost-effective solutions to mitigate indoor overheating is therefore a key architectural task. This paper examines the impact of breathing facades on ventilation and indoor air quality, with a particular focus on the relationship between biomimicry and facade design. It emphasizes how biomimicry can inspire architects to address environmental challenges and explores the concept of “breathing skins” through two case studies. Purpose of the study: The study aims to analyze the connection between biomimicry and breathing facades, and to evaluate their effectiveness in enhancing indoor air quality and reducing building temperatures. Methods: The methodology combines inductive and analytical approaches within the framework of a systematic literature review, complemented by comparative analysis to assess the performance of innovative facade systems. Results indicate that smart breathing facades have significant potential to reduce pollution levels and improve urban livability.

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breathing facades, sustainable architecture, biomimicry, ventilation, indoor air quality

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