Modular Facade Systems
The renovation and retrofitting of older buildings (50+ years) are expensive and time-consuming. Sun Brella offers an alternative solution that is both cost-effective and highly efficient. It is easily mounted or dismounted on the façades of existing buildings and combines energy generation with ventilation, noise reduction, and heat management. The design concept is based on two natural phenomena: phototropism (the orientation of a plant to light) and photonasty (the opening or closing of leaves or petals in response to light intensity). The former is guided by light sensors while the latter responds to airflow.
Design Team: Nel Alexander Dau / Chao-Chun Kung / Chun-Te Lee