Parametric and Automated Brise-Soleil Prototype Using Digital Technologies

Abstract

The solar protection systems avoid direct sunlight shafts incidence contributing to the luminous, thermal and energetic performance of edifications. In some regions, like the south of Brazil, where the variation of temperature is wide, the control of solar radiation incidence is even more required. Besides, the use of the vertical and mobile brise-soleil in facades which radiations affect with larger angles, as east and west facades, is more appropriate. The possibility to make this automatic movement would make its utilization and manipulations easier, adjusting the opening angulation according to the user desire and the environmental criterion of the period as well. In this way, the main goal of this work is the development of a parametrical and automatized brise-soleil prototype, aiming its application in architecture and construction. The relation between elements of solar protection and automation can contribute to a greater environmental efficiency and user convenience.