Effective Daylighting with High-Performance Facades by Kyle Konis & Stephen Selkowitz

Author:Kyle Konis & Stephen Selkowitz
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Cham

Fig. 3.173D-printing of the ASGS screen structure using consumer Makerbot 3D printer

Fig. 3.18View of the completed “print” of the ASGS screen structure

Fig. 3.19Inspection of the ASGS screen structure sample under real sun and sky conditions

At a smaller scale, capillary systems, such as the light-diffusing capillary slab technology integrated in various Okalux technologies (Okalux 2016), offer the potential to more evenly distribute transmitted daylight and control visual contrast relative to conventional window glazing systems. The technology consists of translucent capillary tubes (Fig. 3.20) which function both to intercept and diffuse incident beam sunlight as well as to prevent the convection of air within the cavity to reduce heat transmission. The capillary slab can be incorporated into a range of standard IGU configurations (e.g. double and triple glazing, gas fill, with low-e coatings).

Fig. 3.20Photograph of light-diffusing capillary slab integrated within standard double-glazing IGU (Okalux). The capillary slab can be incorporated into a range of standard IGU configurations (e.g. double and triple glazing, gas fill, with low-e coatings). Image credit Okalux

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