ABSTRACT
A sustainable house, also known as a green house or an eco-friendly house, is a residential building that was designed to have a minimally negative impact on the surrounding environment and to encourage sustainable living. Ventilated double-skin facades, also known as VDFs, make use of the thermal interaction that occurs between the interior and exterior of a building in order to reduce the amount of energy used for heating and cooling as well as the emissions of greenhouse gases. Building a sustainable house requires a holistic approach considering the house’s design, materials, systems, and lifestyle choices. It’s also important to note that local climate, regulations, and available resources may influence the specific strategies and technologies used in constructing a sustainable house. VDFs incorporate various strategies and technologies to reduce energy consumption, conserve natural resources, minimize waste generation, conserve water, understand biodiversity, and create a healthy and comfortable living environment. They also provide natural ventilation, daylight, and thermal and acoustic insulation, depending on parameters. The thermal behavior, influencing parameters, and classification criteria of VDFs are discussed. This chapter discusses several key features and considerations of a sustainable house through a circular economy.
