A review of and taxonomy for elastic kinetic building envelopes

Vazquez, Elena; Correa, David; Poppinga, Simon

doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2023.108227

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“…Solar envelopes inspired by plants can also give rise to kinetic design, thanks to their flexible and adaptive characteristics. These kinetic functions are not only visually and aesthetically striking, resembling their natural counterparts, but can also offer additional benefits such as fostering social acceptance of novel technologies due to their appealing attributes [90]. The study by Khosromanesh and Asefi [90] exemplifies a responsive facade inspired by the ice plant seed capsule.…”

Section: Integrated Approach-from Flora To Solar Facadesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These kinetic functions are not only visually and aesthetically striking, resembling their natural counterparts, but can also offer additional benefits such as fostering social acceptance of novel technologies due to their appealing attributes [90]. The study by Khosromanesh and Asefi [90] exemplifies a responsive facade inspired by the ice plant seed capsule. It creates an adaptive system responsive to fluctuating environmental conditions, reducing energy consumption and improving building performance.…”

Section: Integrated Approach-from Flora To Solar Facadesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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From Flora to Solar Adaptive Facades: Integrating Plant-Inspired Design with Photovoltaic Technologies

Jalali,

Nicoletti,

Badarnah

2024

Sustainability

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Recognizing the significance of solar energy as a vital renewable energy source in building envelope design is becoming more and more important and needs urgent attention. Exploring solar adaptation strategies found in plants offers a wide range of effective design possibilities that can substantially improve building performance. Thus, integrating solar technologies with biomimetic solar adaptive solutions could establish a suitable combination towards a sustainable design. In this context, this study follows an interdisciplinary approach to provide a link between plants’ solar adaptation strategies, building integrated photovoltaics and building envelope design. To do so, a framework has been presented using data synthesis and classification to support the potential integration of three photovoltaic (PV) technologies with plant-inspired building envelope design, facilitating a harmonizing approach between biomimetic design and the application of photovoltaic technologies in buildings.

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Section: Integrated Approach-from Flora To Solar Facadesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Integrated Approach-from Flora To Solar Facadesmentioning

confidence: 99%