scientists from Germany's universities of Stuttgart and Freiburg developed what is known as the Solar Gate window facade system. It consists of a gridded array of pine-cone-scale-inspired self ...

“The PV functionalization of FlectoSol aims for an energy self-sufficient shading system. By solar tracking, the energy gain at the façade can be maximized and, at best, energy can be provided ...

Pine cones as a model: Researchers have developed a new, energy-autonomous facade ... self-shaping elements The research team tested the functionality and durability of the bioinspired adaptive ...

Work is now underway realizing ZHA's vision for that sculpted facade, which has been informed ... insulation with external fins that provide self-shading. Detailed analysis of exposure to direct ...

Developed by architects and robotics researchers at Swiss research university ETH Zurich, the Solskin hardware comprises adjustable photovoltaic modules that serve a dual purpose: producing renewable ...

Many buildings in South Korea have media facade functions and ... would ensure minimal power yield losses caused by shading. “The grid design leads to a minimum shading loss in the range ...

TBM Designs created InVert self-shading windows to reduce solar heat gain and associated energy consumption. Each window features a cavity of insulated glass containing small pieces of thermo ...