Abstract
Complex façade systems include a large variety of technologies in terms of both single components and whole system assembly. Norms and standards are still not able to provide a unified and comprehensive framework for such complexities, often also due the lack of available product on the market. Nevertheless, the question about “how to characterise a complex façade component or system” is of extremely practical interest, especially in the field of complex fenestration system. In this sector, in fact, innovation is progressing rapidly, and the curtain wall technology has only limited capability to integrate such complex components. As a results, designers, building owners, and public body have to face daily the following problems: (i) “to what extent existing standardised indicators apply to non-standard system” (to comply with regulations) and (ii) “which new/modified indicators should be used to correctly report the façade performance”. Hence, this report presents synthetically the FACEcamp work done on the topic of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for complex façades. More information can be gathered contacting Eurac Research, Institute for Renewable Energy.