In: Proceedings of Building Simulation 2019: 16th Conference of IBPSA. International Building Performance Simulation Association, 2020. p. 1824-1831. BS 2019. vol. 16. ISSN 2522-2708. ISBN 978-1-7750520-1-2.
This paper introduces an innovative concept of an autonomous curtain walling façade module. The façade module integrates functions of heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, shading as well as renewable energy storage and generation to the façade structure. The main contribution of the presented research is the development and validation of a new numerical model representing the in-façade air-conditioner using thermoelectric cells. The model captures its hygro-thermal and electrical behaviour and provides a satisfactory agreement with measurements of an experimental setup.