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

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 substantial...

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Published in:	Sustainability 2024-01, Vol.16 (3), p.1145
Main Authors:	Jalali, Sara, Nicoletti, Eleonora, Badarnah, Lidia
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Architecture Architecture and energy conservation Biomimetics Design Designers Green design Green technology Photovoltaic cells Radiation Research methodology Solar energy Solar energy industry Sustainable development
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Summary:	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.
ISSN:	2071-1050 2071-1050