Effects/ Passive solar, heating, views
Tectonics/ Vertical louvers, human controls
Materials/ Steel, wood, glass
Environs/ High land, southern exposure
Cost/ Varies per application
Effects/ Passive solar, heating, views
Tectonics/ Vertical louvers, human controls
Materials/ Steel, wood, glass
Environs/ High land, southern exposure
Cost/ Varies per application
This wall feature operates like an aperture. It can be opened and closed with minimal effort to control the passive heat gain with southern exposure as well as controlling the natural air circulation. The timing of the opening and closing also strategically corresponds to views of the sunset.
• Applicable to various architecture
• Used in many different climates
• Part of a complete residential kit of parts house