On the influence of the inlet temperature in multiple-skin facade modeling

This paper draws the attention to the importance of a correct modelling of the inlet temperature of naturally and mechanically ventilated multiple-skin facades. A sensitivity study illustrates the significance of the inlet temperature as a boundary condition for numerical multiple-skin facade models. Measurements demonstrate that the assumption of an inlet temperature equal to the interior or exterior air temperature is usually not valid. Finally, whole building energy simulations indicate the influence of the inlet temperature modelling on the energy performance of naturally and mechanically ventilated MSFs.