Patrick Ullmer
Geveladviseur
About Patrick
Patrick is geveladviseur bij Frontwise Facades. Hij behaalde zijn bachelor in Architecture, Urbanism, and Building Sciences aan de TU Eindhoven, met een focus op Building Performance. Gepassioneerd door Facade engineering, schreef hij zich in voor de masteropleiding Building Technology aan de TU Delft, met als specialisatie het onderwijzen van technische aspecten van de gebouwschil. Tijdens zijn studie deed hij kennis op in het modelleren en detailleren van hoogbouwgevels en het aanpakken van computationele taken.
Zijn vaardigheden omvatten 3D-modellering, technische tekeningen, computational design, thermische simulaties en structurele berekeningen van glas. Patrick is enthousiast om zich te verdiepen in de rol van gevelingenieur om complexe projecten op te lossen.
2021 - 2021
Architecture + Construction Management Intern
Nissen & Wentzlaff Architekten BSA SIA AG - Basel, CH
2017 - 2021
BSc - Architecture, Urbanism & Building Sciences
TU Eindhoven. NL
2021 - 2023
MSc - Building Technology -
TU Delft, NL
2022 - present
University Name
Geveladviseur
FrontWise Facades - Amsterdam, NL
Ervaring
Masters Thesis
With surface temperatures constantly on the rise due to climate change and more frequent heatwaves, super-insulated houses are already facing the risk of overheating. The challenge of dissipating heat during these hot periods is becoming increasingly complex, leading to a higher demand for energy-intensive solutions such as air conditioning.
This thesis presents a novel glazing product capable of passive interior temperature control by changing the U-value (thermal transmittance). The working principle is as simple as opening and closing a cavity within an insulated glass unit.
Separating the glass reduces conduction, making the unit insulating. When deflated, the glass is in direct contact, decreasing insulation and thus accelerating the heat transfer. Switching between these states can be favourable in several climatic scenarios for reducing heating and cooling demand.
The innovative ‘thin glass’ material was selected for its flexibility and lightweight characteristics. It has been successfully demonstrated that inflating and deflating the glass unit can change the U-value from single-glazing to triple-glazing properties. Energy savings of up to, but not limited to, 33% can be expected compared to triple glazing.
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