Impact Analysis of Building Structure on Building Envelope Design in the Context of Sustainability

Abstract

This study examines the impact of the building structure on the building envelope in line with sustainable design goals. The building envelope plays a critical role in energy efficiency, conservation of natural resources, and reduction of environmental impacts with its design components such as form, facade, roof, and orientation. In the study, sustainable building examples accepted in the international literature were analyzed, and the building structure's design flexibility and performance advantages were evaluated. The findings show that innovative building systems such as steel, wood, and precast concrete provide significant advantages in sustainable design processes. Structural elements that allow for wide openings and are recyclable increase the building envelope's energy efficiency. The results reveal that the building structure is not only structural durability but also a strategic component in achieving sustainability goals. In this context, it is emphasized that structural elements should be planned at the early design stage.

Keywords

• Building envelope
• Building structure
• Sustainable design
• Energy efficiency

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