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Prefabricated Active Modules for Façades and Roofs or Key Enabling Technologies for Active Building Skins
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Prefabricated Active Modules for Façades and Roofs or Key Enabling Technologies for Active Building Skins
This white paper provides an in-depth analysis of active module systems for building envelopes, focusing on their development, challenges, and potential targets for future implementation. The paper examines the current landscape of active modules, reviews best practice projects from 2018 to 2023, and identifies gaps and barriers within the industry. By adopting a comprehensive methodology, this study aims to redefine the concept of active modules and propose strategies for their advancement in the construction sector.
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The Implementation Working Group on Energy Efficiency in Buildings (IWG5) established a task force dedicated to active modules. The task force was composed of energy efficiency experts from across Europe coming from energy and research ministries, relevant energy saving agencies, academia and from industry, including equipment manufacturers. Members of this task force focused on the latest advancements in technologies and techniques to use standardised panels for ventilated façades and roofs.
The white paper on active modules highlights the importance of the following elements:
Synergy among different construction players to trigger market adoption of active modules.
Holistic analysis of the costs and benefits of active modules to determine the overall impact.
Exploiting digital opportunities is crucial to leverage the advantages of digitization in the decision-making and design processes and enable data-driven approaches through IoT and AI systems connected to building management.
Engagement from the entire construction value chain ecosystem is fundamental and only through tight collaboration can market-ready solutions be achieved.
The need for concerted efforts, collaboration, and embracing digitalisation to drive the successful implementation of active modules is essential to pave the way for a future of energy-efficient and sustainable buildings for applicable market ready solutions.
Additionally, specific actions and investments are necessary to promote the widespread adoption of active modules as they can contribute to cost reduction, energy efficiency, and energy load management.
