Research Article

Design and Climate-Responsiveness Performance Evaluation of an Integrated Envelope for Modular Prefabricated Buildings

Table 1

Dynamic combinations of replaceable interface modules.

LayerNumberComponentFunction

Single slice1Perforated aluminum plateBuilding facade, sun shading, natural risk barrier, sight penetration, and sight occlusion
2Glass panelBuffer layer forming a double curtain wall to preheat the indoor space during winter
3Mosquito net panelInsect barrier and ventilation

Double layer4Perforated aluminum plate + mosquito net panelBuilding facade, sun shading, insect barrier, sight penetration, sight occlusion, and ventilation
5Perforated aluminum plate + air filter membraneBuilding facade, sun shading, natural risk barrier, sight penetration, sight occlusion, and air purification
6Glass panel + mosquito net panelModerate ventilation and heat preservation during transition seasons
7Perforated aluminum plate + perforated aluminum plateComposite interface to adjust building illumination

Triple layer8Perforated aluminum plate + AB insulation panel + perforated aluminum plateA buffer layer to improve thermal insulation during winter nights
9Glass panel + mosquito net panel + air filter membraneSight penetration, moderate heat preservation, air filtration, and an insect barrier for transition seasons
10Perforated aluminum plate + AB insulation panel + glass panelIntegrated design of the building facade, sun shading, heat preservation, and preheating buffer zone
11Perforated aluminum plate + AB insulation panel + air filter membraneBuilding facade, sun shading, heat preservation, and air filtration
12Glass panel + AB insulation panel + glass panelBuffer layer, preheating, and heat preservation, suitable for winter and nighttime in cold climate zones

Source: authors’ own data.