Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

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

Sommese, Francesco; Hosseini, Seyed Morteza; Badarnah, Lidia; Capozzi, Fiore; Giordano, Simonetta; Ambrogi, Veronica; Ausiello, Gigliola

Light-responsive kinetic façade system inspired by the Gazania flower: A biomimetic approach in parametric design for daylighting Thumbnail


Authors

Francesco Sommese

Seyed Morteza Hosseini

Fiore Capozzi

Simonetta Giordano

Veronica Ambrogi

Gigliola Ausiello



Abstract

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 through a morphological-functional analysis and then used in the abstraction phase for the design of the biomimetic system, through parametric modelling. Climate-based daylight metrics and luminance metrics were evaluated for the different kinetic alternatives developed. The results of the parametric simulations, carried out for different occupant positions in an office building in a temperate Mediterranean climate show that the biomimetic kinetic system is well suited to provide the office space with variable natural daylight between 87,5 % and 100 %, promoting energy efficiency and user comfort. The results correspond to the optimal ranges of climate-related daylight metrics that prevent glare and overheating by shielding direct sunlight. The study also highlights the importance of further research, including material's prototyping, to validate and improve the proposed design and its translation into technology. Overall, this study demonstrates the potential of combining principles from biology, materials science and architecture to develop adaptable and sustainable design solutions that address sunlight and indoor comfort challenges.

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Nov 15, 2023
Online Publication Date Nov 19, 2023
Publication Date Jan 1, 2024
Deposit Date Nov 15, 2023
Publicly Available Date Nov 24, 2023
Journal Building and Environment
Print ISSN 0360-1323
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 247
Article Number 111052
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.111052
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11445857

Files





You might also like



Downloadable Citations