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Innovative Materials for High-Performance Cladding: The Future of Green Urban Facades
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This chapter reviews high-performance cladding materials and facade systems for greener, climate-responsive urban buildings. It covers bio-based composites, smart and responsive materials, building-integrated photovoltaics, and vegetated facades, evaluating thermal performance, durability, lifecycle impact, carbon reduction, and urban environmental quality. It also examines the growing role of digital tools, including AI-assisted analysis, BIM, and predictive monitoring, in material selection, performance optimization, and long-term facade management. Case studies such as Bosco Verticale, The Edge, and Al Bahar Towers demonstrate how integrated facade strategies enhance energy efficiency, environmental performance, and design quality. Key barriers include high upfront costs, regulatory uncertainty, technical integration challenges, and maintenance complexity. Overall, the chapter argues that combining innovative materials with AI-supported design can advance net-zero and resilient urban development when guided by lifecycle thinking, supportive policies, and effective implementation.
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