ADAPTIVE SHADING ENVELOPE INSPIRED BY THE GEOMETRY OF NATURE

Abstract

Buildings that have adaptive shading systems, have the ability to adapt to the intensity of natural light to filter hierarchically, in real time, to prevent visual and thermal discomfort generated by the light inside the spaces, have the major advantage of reducing energy consumption from buildings and CO2 emissions, with a beneficial impact on the environment. The purpose of this work is to contribute to the development of these systems by classifying the concepts of adaptive facade and developing a new system inspired by nature, from biological or botanical systems, capable of responding to environmental change.

Keywords

• shading envelope
• descriptive geometry
• adaptability
• kinetic facades
• biomimetic architecture
• regular tessellation