- smart shading device:
- hybrid design to address issues of passive solar heating/cooling technique and human interaction/occupancy
- constructed from panels/tessellations
- absorb and radiate sunlight (heat) in winter (black absorbent material)
- reflect and block heat in summer (white reflective material)
- block direct sunlight at any time of year
- configuration of sliding shade/panel/tessellation changes with time, temperature, occupancy, privacy
- uses 2 types of sensors: Proximity (interior space monitoring), Light sensor (exterior)
- illumination component uses 1 temperature sensor to control RGB LED
- here is a link to the diagrams i made for todays meeting
- http://keenanmay.blogspot.com/2011/09/group-4-diagram.html
(it has references to explain basics of passive solar heating/cooling strategies for buildings as well as current technologies)
"In the context of passive solar building design the aim of the designer is normally to maximize solar gain within the building in the winter (to reduce space heating demand), and to control it in summer (to minimize cooling requirements)"
Smart surface Precedent:
programmable shading device
interactive surface
Reference:
General Education on Passive Solar energy strategies
Embedded Luver Window Wall Systems
Solar Space Heaters
