Fachadas Interativas para uma Arquitetura Sustentável: Do estudo geral, ao caso particular das Al Bahr Towers

Abstract

Sustainability is a theme that is increasingly present in architecture today. Therefore, the development of methods to improve the energy efficiency of buildings has become essential to combat the impact of unregulated and environmentally harmful construction. Since physical interactivity is also a growing theme in architecture, it has become clear that smart adaptability is one of the possible strategies for designing more energy-efficient buildings. The main objective of this work was to study how the application of interactive systems on facades can be an answer to sustainable architecture. To do this, we divided it into three stages: bibliographical research and consultation; surveying and analysing examples of buildings, creating a database; and the detailed study of a building belonging to it, the Al Bahr Towers, through a literature review and interviews with those involved in the project. The construction of the database of 39 buildings and its analysis made it possible to affirm the preponderant role of interactive facades as a strategy for more sustainable architecture, while also reflecting on the inherent characteristics of these systems that make them more efficient. The Al Bahr Towers made it possible to investigate in detail the conditions in which these facades are integrated, their functioning and benefits, exemplifying how it is possible to improve the well-being of users and the efficiency of buildings in the most adverse conditions. The work carried out highlighted the crucial role of architecture in mitigating the climate crisis, emphasising the need for sustainable solutions both in the construction phase and in the operation of buildings. The move towards interactive facades represents a significant advance, combining technology and design to improve environmental performance. However, the implementation of these solutions requires a balance between technological innovation and operational simplicity, ensuring viable maintenance and reduced environmental impact.