OPTIMIZING DOUBLE SKIN FAÇADE GLAZING FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN SHOPPING MALL DESIGN: A CASE STUDY OF JAHI, ABUJA

Authors

  • Ibrahim Musa Adedayo Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Bingham University Karu, Nasarawa State
  • Tersoo Emmanuel Tyovenda Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Bingham University Karu, Nasarawa State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17190396

Keywords:

Double skin façade, Energy efficiency, Glazing strategies, Hot-Humid climate and Shopping mall

Abstract

This study evaluates the effectiveness of double skin façade (DSF) glazing systems in improving energy efficiency in shopping mall buildings within Abuja’s hot-humid climate. Using building performance simulations, the energy demands of various glazing configurations thermochromic, low-emissivity (low-E), tinted, and clear glass in single, double, and triple panes were compared against a base case model without DSF. Results reveal that thermochromic glazing and low-E double-pane glass achieved the greatest reductions in annual cooling energy demand, lowering consumption by up to 14% compared to conventional façades. Conversely, single-pane and untreated clear glazing exhibited the poorest performance. The study demonstrates that DSF systems optimized with climate-specific glazing significantly enhance thermal regulation, reduce cooling loads, and support sustainable commercial architecture in Nigeria.

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Published

2024-08-11

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2024)

Section

Articles