Outputs (6)

Light-responsive kinetic façade system inspired by the Gazania flower: A biomimetic approach in parametric design for daylighting (2023)
Journal Article

Through a multidisciplinary approach, this research proposes a design solution for a light-responsive kinetic biomimetic system, inspired by the functional principles of the Gazania flower. The adaptive movements of the Gazania flower were studied th... Read More about Light-responsive kinetic façade system inspired by the Gazania flower: A biomimetic approach in parametric design for daylighting.

Inspiration from animal's collective behavior for home energy demand management (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

An interdisciplinary approach towards managing energy demand through users' behavior is discussed, drawing on knowledge from studies on collective behavior in nature. Studies on home energy demand management have focused mainly on social, technical a... Read More about Inspiration from animal's collective behavior for home energy demand management.

Smart materials for biomimetic building envelopes: Current trends and potential applications (2023)
Journal Article

To reduce the energy consumption of buildings and limit their impact on the environment, greater attention has been paid, in recent years, to adaptive building envelopes technologies. Combining the dual function of sensors and actuators, smart materi... Read More about Smart materials for biomimetic building envelopes: Current trends and potential applications.

Potential applications of photovoltaic technologies for biomimetic adaptive solar building envelopes (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Building envelope as an interface between the outside and inside of the building serves more than its loadbearing function and has a pivotal role in regulating and saving energy. This role necessitates the adaptability of the building envelope to the... Read More about Potential applications of photovoltaic technologies for biomimetic adaptive solar building envelopes.

From individuals to collectives in energy systems - A social practice, identity and rhythm inspired lens (2023)
Journal Article

The need for socially smart energy systems that incorporate both individual and collective social, spatial, and technical dimensions is increasing. However, the social, spatial, and technical interplay between individual and collective scales has bee... Read More about From individuals to collectives in energy systems - A social practice, identity and rhythm inspired lens.

Social identity and relations: Implications for home energy demand and the peak load reduction in the UK (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

This paper explores how social relations and social identities shape home energy management practices at individual and collective levels. While emerging research has signalled the importance of social relations in shaping energy demand, there have b... Read More about Social identity and relations: Implications for home energy demand and the peak load reduction in the UK.