Frontiers of Architectural Research >

2016 , Vol. 5 >Issue 2: 143 - 156

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foar.2016.03.002

RESEARCH ARTICLE

The Adaptive Solar Facade: From concept to prototypes

  • Zoltan Nagy ,
  • Bratislav Svetozarevic ,
  • Prageeth Jayathissa ,
  • Moritz Begle ,
  • Johannes Hofer ,
  • Gearoid Lydon ,
  • Anja Willmann ,
  • Arno Schlueter
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  • Architecture and Building Systems, ETH Zürich, John-von-Neumann-Weg 9, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland

Received date: 26 Oct 2015

Accepted date: 10 Mar 2016

Published date: 20 Jun 2016

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Abstract

The Adaptive Solar Facade (ASF) is a modular, highly integrated dynamic building facade.The energetic behavior as well as the architectural expression of the facade can be controlled with high spatio-temporal resolution through individually addressable modules. We present the general design process, the current mechanical design, and simulation results on photovoltaic power production and building energy consumption. We introduce the controller concept and show results on solar tracking as well as user interaction. Lastly, we present our current and planned prototypes.

Key words： Dynamic facade; BIPV; Facade engineering; Photovoltaics; Responsive architecture

Cite this article

Zoltan Nagy , Bratislav Svetozarevic , Prageeth Jayathissa , Moritz Begle , Johannes Hofer , Gearoid Lydon , Anja Willmann , Arno Schlueter . The Adaptive Solar Facade: From concept to prototypes[J]. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 2016 , 5(2) : 143 -156 . DOI: 10.1016/j.foar.2016.03.002

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