This Shape-Shifting Home Follows the Sun Throughout the Day
Katherine Pendrill — February 16, 2016 — Eco
References: casasemmovimento & fastcoexist
The Portugal-based firm Casas Em Movimento recently designed a shape-shifting home that follows the sun throughout the day in order to combat one of the main design flaws associated with fixed solar panels.
One of the problems with fixed solar panels is that they can only soak up maximum amounts of sunlight when positioned directly under the sun. However, because the earth is constantly rotating, these panels are inefficient for large portions of the day. Casas Em Movimento has solved this issue by creating a shape-shifting home that rotates as the sun moves. This is possible through the use of five stacked floors that rotate separately to adapt to exterior conditions. The unique design allows the home to produce a five times more energy than it uses, making it a revolutionary example of eco-friendly architecture.
One of the problems with fixed solar panels is that they can only soak up maximum amounts of sunlight when positioned directly under the sun. However, because the earth is constantly rotating, these panels are inefficient for large portions of the day. Casas Em Movimento has solved this issue by creating a shape-shifting home that rotates as the sun moves. This is possible through the use of five stacked floors that rotate separately to adapt to exterior conditions. The unique design allows the home to produce a five times more energy than it uses, making it a revolutionary example of eco-friendly architecture.
Trend Themes
1. Rotating Architecture - Innovations in rotating architecture for buildings and homes to maximize solar energy collection.
2. Adaptive Structures - Technologies for building adaptive structures that adjust to exterior conditions and optimize energy efficiency.
3. Solar Tracking - Development of solar tracking systems that follow the sun to produce more energy from solar panels in buildings and homes.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Opportunities for architects to explore new designs that incorporate rotating structures and solar tracking systems for buildings and homes.
2. Renewable Energy - Innovations in renewable energy technologies for solar tracking and energy-efficient home and building design.
3. Construction - Growth opportunities for construction companies specializing in eco-friendly building designs and installation of renewable energy systems.
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