BI-METAL FACADE
Thermal Bi-Metal Fins in Triple Glazed Windows
Professor: Brad Bell
Grad Students : Adam+Khang+Tenaj
The typical building envelope must reconcile conflicting performance requirements, such as managing heat gain/loss, ventilation, and natural light, all in one. These challenges are commonly addressed through static façade systems due to concerns that moving parts are prone to mechanical failure, or if operable, require additional energy to operate.
To address this, the Thermal Bi-Metal system offers a zero-energy solar mitigating solution that enables the calibration of visibility and solar performance over time. By incorporating Bi-Metal fins within a triple glazed window system, this research aims to optimize thermal factors to activate the configuration of the fins and influence visibility or shading. This approach represents a novel opportunity to balance performance requirements dynamically throughout the course of a day or year.