Abstract:

This book is an essential guide to double-skin architecture, featuring over 250 photographs and drawings. It explores the history, modern applications, and integrated design processes of double-skin façades, highlighting their benefits in improving building comfort and energy performance despite their complexity and initial costs. The book includes notable case studies, such as the Marseille Library and Pearl River Tower, and emphasizes bioclimatic design tailored to specific climates and locales. Aimed at professionals and students in architecture, engineering, and construction, this resource provides fundamental concepts for thermal, luminous, and acoustic control, advocating for sustainable and innovative façade design.