INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF BIO-INSPIRED FAÇADE DESIGN ON INDOOR ENVIRONMENT

Bio-inspiration is a growing research field in architecture and urban design where this framework being used to develop sustainable solutions strategies for improving the overall built environment. In buildings, façade most critical element which differentiates indoor environment from outdoor The related quantification of impact bio-inspired on limited. This research, therefore, aims evaluate three-dimensional retro-reflective building facade. can functionally perform reflect off incident solar radiation along with providing an aesthetical appeal. has been conducted (2-storey) typical residential United Kingdom using computational simulation. Test i.e., developed SketchUp simulated OpenStudio EnergyPlus software. results were compared against baseline model similar dimensions (without design). surface inside face temperatures zone air are analysed investigate result shows that reduces internal temperature by up 3.7°C 1.9°C under UK’s weather conditions during summer.