Hi tec building skins and their Applications in Egypt / Amgad Wadie Gourgui Michriki ; Suppervisor Mohamed Medhat Hassan Dorrah , Medhat Mohamed El Shazly

Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty Of Engineering - Department Of Architectural Engineering

The development in the field of materials and in the invention of skin systems and technology applications in that field is non - stoppedNo doubt that the Architecture of each age is directly affected by the available resources , materials and the ability of realization All over the last decades , the outer skin has always been a focus study point by the Architects and even by the usersIt is the building envelopeIt takes place between outdoor environment and indoor spacesFor this reason it plays a very vital functional roleIt controls the affect of outside conditions to insideMutually it precises the face that shall be seen from outsideSo beside its related functions ; it draws more attention than any other building component The evolution of skin materials and systems is remarkable all over the worldThere is today an unlimited range of systems and materials for skin design which gives the architect the opportunity to reach the best solution combining between the aesthetic and the function Skin is directly installed on the building structure , giving from outside the impression required by the architect and creating the desired indoor environment providing proper safety , thermal , visual , and acoustical comfort conditionsThis way , occupants can

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