Solar Study
Aikido Studio
Comparison study of main assembly space in this project on the months of extremes for solar gain and natural light penetration. Study conducted to test the shade devices employed to allow for limited direct solar gain light in the summer while welcoming the light and heat gain for the winter.
January Study
solar heat gain light is deep and more intense
July Study
solar heat gain light is limited for the cooling season
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Living Summer Shade
See the winter and summer living shade solar study comparison
Living Summer Shade extension on South and West Exposure
Rendered images of living sun shade.
Living shade section.
Living shade structure integrated into SIP panel roof
July Solar summer sun test illustrates limited sun exposure into the space because of living shade and overhang elements.
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January Solar study below confirms the penetration of the warming winter sun with passive solar energy absorbed by the concrete floor heat sink.
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