On the building of the BME-Odooproject, which participated in the Solar Decathlon competition in 2012, we were able to perform on-site impact measurements with deciduous (Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Parthenocissus tricuspidata) and evergreen (Hedera helix) plant-shading systems. The analysis of the bio-shaders' mechanism of action and data obtained during the research, proved that bio-shaders comply with the most important criteria of shading systems (to allow through the least energy ratio, reflect the largest share possible, minimise absorption and transmit the absorbed amount outward). This is due to the plant's structure, physiological processes, evaporation, and air movement. The bio-shadings meet and in certain cases, approach or even exceed these requirements; their efficiency is comparable to industrial blinds. As well as being a new form of architectural element, they also have many other ecological benefits; bio-shaders can play an important role in the building's energy balance, particularly in reducing the summer heat load.
The article shows how the openings in traditional architectural facades can appear in today's architecture due to technological development, how openings can be used in many ways, and at the same time what new opportunities are created in the formation and appearance of architectural forms. These possibilities create longterm solutions aesthetically as well, if in addition to the architectural formulation and the use of materials, we also make appropriate building structural principles.
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