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Smart Materials and Nanomaterials in Façade Applications
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Author(s): P. Selvakumar (Department of Science and Humanities, Nehru Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India), T. C. Manjunath (Rajarajeswari College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India), Santosh Kumar Nathsharma (Stewart Science College, India), Imran zahoor Khan (Datta Meghe Institute of Management Studies, India)and Mukesh Gulani (Datta Meghe Institute of Management Studies, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 28
Source title:
Principles, Materials, and Applications in Facade Engineering
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Arkar Htet (Mullion Facade Engineering School, Myanmar)and Theingi Aung (Mullion Facade Engineering School, Myanmar)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-6023-2.ch001
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Abstract
Smart materials have revolutionized the realm of architectural design, particularly in the construction and optimization of building façades. These materials—capable of altering their properties in response to external stimuli such as temperature, light, moisture, or electric fields—offer dynamic solutions to long-standing challenges in energy efficiency, sustainability, aesthetics, and occupant comfort. In the context of façade design, smart materials are redefining the way buildings interact with their environment, marking a paradigm shift from static, passive exteriors to adaptive, responsive skins that enhance performance while embodying cutting-edge design principles. At the core of the importance of smart materials in façade design is their potential to significantly improve energy efficiency and thermal performance. Traditional façades are often limited by fixed thermal resistance and light transmission values, which can lead to excessive reliance on mechanical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
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