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With the acceleration of urbanization, environmental degradation is increasingly restricting the improvement of residents’ quality of life, and promoting the transformation of old communities has become a key path for sustainable urban development. However, existing buildings generally face challenges, such as the deterioration of the performance of the envelope structure and the rising energy consumption of the air conditioning system, which pose a serious test for the realization of green renovation. Inspired by the application of bionics in the field of architecture, this study innovatively designed five types of bionic envelope structures for outdoor air conditioning units, namely scales, honeycombs, spider webs, leaves, and bird nests, based on the aerodynamic characteristics of biological prototypes. The ventilation performance of these structures was evaluated at three scales—namely, single building, townhouse, and community—under natural ventilation conditions, using a CFD simulation system. The study shows the following: (1) the spider web structure has the best comprehensive performance among all types of enclosures, which can significantly improve the uniformity of the flow field and effectively eliminate the low-speed stagnation area on the windward side; (2) the structure reorganizes the flow structure of the near-wall area through the cutting and diversion of the porous grid, reduces the wake range, and weakens the negative pressure intensity, making the pressure distribution around the building more balanced; (3) in the height range of 1.5–27 m, the spider web structure performs particularly well at the townhouse and community scales, with an average wind speed increase of 1.1–1.4%; and (4) the design takes into account both the safety of the enclosure and the comfort of the pedestrian area, achieving a synergistic optimization of function and performance. This study provides new ideas for the micro-renewal of buildings, based on bionic principles, and has theoretical and practical value for improving the wind environment quality of old communities and promoting low-carbon urban development.

This work aims to explore the design of a passive building envelope aimed at improving energy efficiency by effectively incorporating phase change materials (PCM). The research employs a numerical method to analyze different wavy‐wall enclosures within a uniform aspect ratio computational domain under varying boundary conditions. The numerical model is validated against experimental results under variable temperature and constant heat flux boundary conditions, demonstrating high accuracy. The comparative analysis of four cases focuses on local temperature distribution and liquid fraction. Case 1 exhibits a rapid temperature increase with a pronounced gradient, suggesting a quicker yet less consistent heat transfer. It is observed that melting fraction times are reduced by 36.63%, 0.59%, and 21.40% for Case 1, 2, and 3, respectively, compared to Case 0. From the comparative analysis, Case 1 exhibits the highest enhancement in melting fraction, achieving a 43.4% improvement under isothermal conditions and a 22.8% enhancement under constant heat flux. In contrast, Case 3 and Case 2 show lower improvements of 21.8% and 13.5% in isothermal conditions and 15.3% and 10.5% under constant heat flux, respectively. The superior performance of Case 1 is attributed to its optimized encapsulation shape, which offers a higher surface‐area‐to‐volume ratio, leading to faster and more uniform heat transfer. Overall, the findings underscore the critical role of encapsulation design and material properties in maximizing thermal performance, providing valuable insights for developing passive building envelopes suited to diverse climates.

PurposeThis study aims to develop a methodology that extracts an architectural concept from a biological analogy that integrates forms and kinetic behavior to identify whether complex forms work better or simple forms with proper kinetic behavior for improving visual comfort and daylight performance.Design/methodology/approachThe research employs a transdisciplinary approach using several methods consisting of a biomimetic functional-morphological approach, kinetic design strategy, case study comparison using algorithmic workflow and parametric simulation and inverse design, to develop an interactive kinetic façade with optimized daylight performance.FindingsA key development is the introduction of a periodic interactive region (PIR), which draws inspiration from the butterfly wings' nanostructure. These findings challenge conventional perspectives on façade complexity, highlighting the efficacy of simpler shapes paired with appropriate kinetic behavior for improving visual comfort. The results show the façade with a simpler “Bookshelf” shape integrated with a tapered shape of the periodic interactive region, outperforms its more complex counterpart (Hyperbolic Paraboloid component) in terms of daylight performance and glare control, especially in southern orientations, ensuring occupant visual comfort by keeping cases in the imperceptible range while also delivering sufficient average spatial Daylight Autonomy of 89.07%, Useful Daylight Illuminance of 94.53% and Exceeded Useful Daylight Illuminance of 5.11%.Originality/valueThe investigation of kinetic façade studies reveals that precedent literature mostly focused on engineering and building physics aspects, leaving the architectural aspect underutilized during the development phase. Recent studies applied a biomimetic approach for involving the architectural elements besides the other aspects. While the biomimetic method has proven effective in meeting occupants' visual comfort needs, its emphasis has been primarily on the complex form which is difficult to apply within the kinetic façade development. This study can address two gaps: (1) the lack of an architectural aspect in the kinetic façade design specifically in the development of conceptual form and kinetic behavior dimensions and (2) exchanging the superficial biomimetic considerations with an in-depth investigation.

This study investigates the integration of plant-cell morphological bionics into vertical greening systems to enhance thermal performance and environmental sustainability in urban architecture, with a focus on Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Drawing inspiration from the honeycomb-like structure of plant cells, which are known for their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and efficient material usage, we introduce a biomimetic façade system. This system uses hexagonal modules that mimic plant cell geometry, supporting locally adapted climbing vegetation to mitigate urban heat island effects. Advanced computational design tools were employed to optimize the system’s structural efficiency and cooling performance, tailoring it to the subtropical monsoon climate and rich architectural heritage of the region. Over a two-month experimental period during the peak summer season, the system demonstrated a significant reduction in surface temperatures, averaging a daily cooling effect of −5.4 ℃ and reaching a maximum reduction of −10.2 ℃ during peak solar radiation. Heat flux calculations and statistical analyses confirmed the system’s enhanced thermal regulation capabilities, leading to reduced heat transfer and energy consumption. The findings highlight the biomimetic system’s potential to harmonize contemporary building designs with traditional aesthetics, addressing urban sustainability challenges while preserving cultural continuity. Future research recommendations include year-round performance evaluations, material innovations, and scalability assessments in high-density urban areas to further validate and refine this promising approach.

Introduction. Recent advances in computational design have transformed architectural facades from static envelopes into dynamic systems capable of adapting to environmental conditions in order to enhance thermal comfort and energy efficiency. Purpose of the study. This study aims to evaluate the thermal performance of an adaptive biomimetic building skin (ABBS), inspired by plant thermoregulation mechanisms, applied to a typical residential building located in Guelma, Algeria, which is characterized by a hot Mediterranean climate. Methods. Following the thermal validation of a base model, the research integrated two complementary approaches: a problem-driven biomimetic strategy to define the morphology and kinetic behavior of facade modules, and a parametric simulation workflow developed in Rhino Grasshopper, coupled with the Ladybug and Honeybee plugins for environmental and energy analysis. The ABBS was tested under five aperture configurations (−30° to +30°) across east, south, and west orientations during representative summer and winter periods, based on the ASHRAE Standard 55 adaptive comfort model. Results. The results demonstrate that the best-performing scenarios achieved up to a 17.7 % reduction in overheating hours during summer and up to a 22 % improvement in thermal comfort during winter through enhanced passive solar gains. This study confirms the potential of bio-inspired responsive facades to optimize indoor thermal conditions and highlights the effectiveness of computational biomimicry as a pathway toward climate-adaptive and energy-efficient architectural envelopes contributing to sustainable building design.

The article explores bionics as a scientific and methodological foundation for creating sustainable architecture capable of energy-efficient functioning and achieving synergy with the natural environment. It examines the evolution of bionics from the formal imitation of organic forms to the comprehensive application of biomimetic principles. Through specific examples – such as the passive ventilation system of the Eastgate Centre in Zimbabwe, inspired by termite mound architecture, and façade concepts that mimic photosynthesis – the article reveals mechanisms for implementing bionic design solutions. Particular attention is given to analyzing the energy efficiency, adaptability, and resource-saving characteristics of bio-inspired architectural objects. The study highlights the contemporary understanding of bionics, which focuses on the principles of cyclicality, adaptability, and zero-waste design derived from natural ecosystems. It provides a detailed analysis of examples ranging from passive ventilation and thermal regulation systems modeled after termite mounds to adaptive façade systems that imitate photosynthesis and plant regulatory mechanisms. Special attention is paid to environmental synergy achieved through efficient resource management – for instance, mimicking water-harvesting strategies of desert insects or adopting lightweight yet durable structural analogues inspired by biological prototypes such as bone or spider silk to minimize material consumption. The discussion systematizes the advantages of the bionic approach – including enhanced energy efficiency, reduced operational costs, and improved comfort – while also addressing the challenges of its implementation, such as high research costs and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration. The article substantiates the idea that bionics serves not only as a tool for solving engineering problems but also as a catalyst for shaping a new architectural philosophy aimed at fostering harmony between the built and natural environments. The practical significance of the study lies in its potential use by researchers, educators, graduate students, and practitioners engaged in related scientific and design inquiries.

In this study, it is aimed to improve the building skin system created with a nature-inspired biomimetic approach in terms of energy efficiency by considering both design and simulation processes together. Within the scope of the study, the entire architectural integration process of the building skin system developed for the office unit located on the south facade of a fictitious office building in Doha, Qatar was discussed. The effects of the developed biomimetic skin design on cooling load and daylight parameters were analyzed with simulation outputs. As a result of the study, it was determined that the building skin system created with the biomimetic approach provides a sustainable solution in terms of energy efficiency.

Current research, as a part of on-going PhD research, explores the possibilities of dynamic pattern inspired from biomimetic design and presents a structured framework for light to manage strategies. The experiment stresses the improvement of daylight performance through the design and motion of kinetic facades using various integrated software.The impact of kinetic motion of hexagonal pattern was studied by integrating triangle and triangle covering through blooming pyramids on south-facing skin to control the daylight distribution, using a parametric simulation technique. The simulation was carried out for a south oriented façade of an office room in Rome, Italy over three phases. The first optimized results represent the static base case, which were compared to the other two proposed dynamic models in this research. Results demonstrate that dynamic façade achieved a better daylighting performance in comparison to optimized static base case.

Enhancing the thermal performance of building façades is vital for reducing energy demand in hot desert climates, where envelope heat gain increases cooling loads. This study investigates the integration of biomimicry into opaque ventilated façade (OVF) systems as a novel approach to reduce façade surface temperatures. Thirteen bio-inspired façade configurations, modeled after strategies observed in nature, were evaluated using computational fluid dynamics simulations to assess their effectiveness in increasing airflow and reducing inner skin surface temperatures. Results show that all proposed biomimetic solutions outperformed the baseline OVF in terms of thermal performance, with the wide top mound configuration achieving the greatest temperature reduction—up to 5.9 °C below the baseline OVF and 16.4 °C below an unventilated façade. The study introduces an innovative methodology that derives façade design parameters from nature and validates them through simulation. These findings highlight the potential of nature-based solutions to improve building envelope performance in extreme climates.

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Urban freshwater ecosystems have many critical functions, such as providing water to all living things and supporting biodiversity. Factors such as water pollution, increased water consumption, habitat loss, climate change, and drought threaten the health of urban freshwater ecosystems. Looking for solutions to these challenges, this article aims to recycle water and return it to its life cycle using a climate-sensitive water collection strategy. The model focuses on the biomimetic method as a basic strategy. In this regard, the concept of water-harvesting has been examined in detail by conducting a deep literature review, including architecture and engineering disciplines. With all these data obtained, a synthesis/integration study was carried out by developing a model proposal based on adaptive building façade elements to solve the water problems experienced in cities. The model proposal, which is directly related to the titles of “Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6)” and “Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)”, which are among the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aims to provide different perspectives on the disciplines with its superficial and functional features. In this context, it is anticipated that the article will become an indispensable resource for other researchers working on the subject.

The building envelope has an essential role in the energy consumption of buildings and in regulating the energy exchange between the indoor and outdoor environment. Especially in hot climate zones, the temperature increases the cooling loads of the building, while a significant amount of energy is consumed to provide indoor comfort. Much research has been carried out recently to produce responsive and adaptive building envelopes to solve this problem. Nature is a reference for responsive, adaptive building envelope solutions, and the biomimicry approach is utilized. The biomimicry approach suggests using biological models/systems/processes as models/measures/mentors. This research used the biomimicry approach to propose an innovative facade design solution in this context. In this study, where a problem-oriented design approach was accepted, plants were analyzed to find a solution. Plants have evolved to adapt to a particular location's weather, wind, dryness, heat, and light. Buildings, like plants, depend on a specific location. For this reason, arid climate plants were examined in the study. The biological information from analyzing the plants studied was used to develop a design concept. As a result of this study, it is understood that nature has an extensive database and offers many solutions for problems that can be applied in architecture to produce energy-efficient, sustainable, and adaptable designs to indoor and outdoor conditions. The next step for this study is to translate the developed design concept into practice and conduct the necessary analysis

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A fablab, with its set of different tools and machines for digital fabrication, as well as with the people with various expertise who work in there, is a perfect environment for inter- and multidisciplinary connections and research. More and more fablabs are including the biology i.e. wet-lab components giving opportunity for various phenomena to be investigated from different perspectives, one from the biological point of view and the other from e.g. architectural. Biomimicry in architecture is an innovative concept of using organic forms found in nature as architectural solutions. Taking into account that such forms are difficult to produce in 3D without the tools of digital fabrication, present in a fablab, the authors postulate that the fablab (or more precisely a biofablab) can be efficiently utilized as a lab for biomimicry architecture research.

A biomimetic adaptive façade applies natural principles to building design using shading devices that dynamically respond to environmental changes, enhancing daylight, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency. While motorised systems offer precision through sensors and mechanical actuation, they consume energy and are complex. In contrast, passively actuated systems use smart materials that respond to environmental stimuli, offering simpler and more sustainable operation, but often lack responsiveness to dynamic conditions. This study explores a sequential approach by initially developing motorised shading concepts before transitioning to a passive actuation strategy. In the first phase, nine mechanically actuated shading device concepts were designed, inspired by the opening and closing behaviour of plant stomata, and evaluated on structural robustness, actuation efficiency, ease of installation, and visual integration. One concept was selected for further development. In the second phase, a biocomposite made of polylactic acid (PLA) and regenerated cellulose fibres was used for Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) to fabricate 3D-printed modules with passive, moisture-responsive actuation. The modules underwent environmental testing, demonstrating repeatable shape changes in response to heat and moisture. Moisture application increased the range of motion, and heating led to flap closure as water evaporated. Reinforcement and layering strategies were also explored to optimise movement and minimise unwanted deformation, highlighting the material’s potential for sustainable, responsive façade systems.

Building design is a product of multiple factors, such as concept and aesthetics, building materials and technologies, environmental conditions, and daylight requirements of the inner spaces. Biomimicry is an innovative approach that is used for the design of adaptable kinetic façade systems that can emulate the behavior of living organisms and provide an optimal solution to reduce heat gain and visual discomfort. This research is focused on the evaluation of the daylight performance of the south-facing architectural studios of the university building and the further proposal of a parametric shading system that emulates nature-based behavior. The study proposes multiple scenarios of kinetic façade behavior based on different degrees of openness and location of the shading elements. Computational simulations are used to evaluate visual comfort and find the solution that increases the use of natural light and provides visual comfort in the studios. The study considers the range of activities performed by architecture students, such as modeling, drawing, reading, writing, and computer use. As a result, several scenarios are selected, providing façade design that varies depending on the season and classroom.

This paper addresses the challenge of improving the thermal performance of building envelopes in hot arid climates by identifying optimal configurations for biomimetic opaque ventilated façade (OVF) designs. To overcome the complexity of parameter interactions in such systems, a multi-objective optimization framework is developed using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations integrated with parametric modeling and machine learning surrogate models. A central contribution of this research is the application of machine learning-based surrogate models to predict CFD simulation outcomes with high accuracy. This predictive capability enables the rapid generation and evaluation of thousands of façade design alternatives without the need for full-scale CFD runs, significantly reducing computational effort and time. The proposed workflow establishes a direct connection between parameterized biomimetic geometries and thermal performance indicators, allowing for a comprehensive exploration of the design space through automated optimization. The optimization process relies on response surface modeling to approximate system behavior and evaluate design performance across multiple objectives. The final results reveal that the computationally optimized biomimetic façades achieved superior thermal performance compared to the initial bio-inspired design. To validate and extend the findings, additional simulations were carried out to evaluate the performance of selected designs under varying wind conditions and solar exposures. The larger wide mound configuration consistently performed best, offering a strong balance across the defined objectives. This solution was then applied to three-floor and five-floor commercial buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where it showed a clear reduction in the average inner skin surface temperature of the OVF. The design proved suitable for construction with conventional methods and could be integrated into a range of architectural styles without major changes to the façade. These results reinforce the potential of combining biomimetic design strategies with computational optimization to develop high-performance façade systems for hot desert climates. The novelty of this work lies in combining biomimetic design principles with machine learning-driven optimization to systematically explore the design space and identify configurations that balance thermal efficiency with material economy.

The built environment faces significant challenges in managing energy demands amidst rising temperatures and increasing concerns linked to climate change. Meeting carbon emissions targets and resource management goals necessitates urgent innovation in more energy-efficient cooling solutions. Nature offers a large database of adaptive and efficient thermal solutions that can be harnessed through biomimetic methods in building design and systems. Emerging biomimetic and computational approaches hold promise in facilitating practical application efforts. This paper investigates the translation of morphological features from elephant skin to building facades, optimizing their inherent cooling capabilities through computational design using evolutionary algorithms. Through this exploration, we propose a set of generalized evolutionary principles, offering a foundational framework for the development of textured facade tiles with the aim of mitigating heat gain from solar radiation. This study provides an in-depth analysis of how assembly, texture depth, and orientation impact thermal performance, enabling the design of more effective passive cooling systems through an understanding of the relationship between morphological variations in textured surfaces and environmental performance. Future research may involve studying natural convection dynamics, optimizing capillary networks, evaluating materials for water adhesion and cleaning, assessing impacts on biological growth, and exploring biodiversity integration within textured facade panels.

The implementation of responsive facades offers a promising strategy for reducing operational energy use while enhancing indoor comfort. These facades dynamically adjust their configurations, mirroring adaptive behaviors observed in living organisms. The bio-inspired responsive facade approach integrates principles from biomimicry and responsive architecture to develop systems that react intelligently to environmental stimuli. This study aims to analyze existing literature to identify key developments and trends in bio-inspired responsive facades. The research is conducted in three main phases. First, the study establishes its conceptual framework. Second, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis is conducted using the Web of Science database, employing science mapping techniques via VOSviewer and the Bibliometrix R package. This analysis uncovers major trends, turning points, influential authors, leading journals, and significant conferences, offering a clear overview of the research landscape. In the third phase, 33 facade designs are selected from 141 identified publications for comparative analysis. Each design is examined based on material, control systems, movement mechanisms, and functional objectives. The review explores their natural inspirations, responsive stimuli, and material strategies to derive insights for future innovation. Results reveal that 45% of designs focus on improving thermal comfort in hot climates, often utilizing active systems or smart materials. Folding and rotating mechanisms are the most common modes of movement. However, only five designs progress beyond the conceptual phase, highlighting the need for practical implementation. By mapping the evaluation of this interdisciplinary field, the study establishes a systematic foundation for advancing bio-inspired responsive facade research.

This paper investigates the integration of thermo-responsive materials into bio-inspired structures, combining biomimicry and adaptive technologies in architecture. A problem-based biomimetic approach and a morphological analogy with the plate-type snowflake—known for its lightness, transparency, and crystalline organisation—were adopted to develop the geometry of an architectural pavilion. This research highlights glass as a main constructive material, analysing the potential of thermochromic film and the hydrogel technique, both inserted in the context of thermo-responsiveness. In this regard, the focus is on adaptations to temperature changes, exploring how these materials can alter their properties in response to solar incidence, offering solutions for energy efficiency, thermal regulation, and environmental adaptation. The pavilion demonstrates that this integration is feasible, and this is supported by an interdisciplinary approach that combines materials science, bio-inspired design, and practical experimentation. It also highlights biomimicry’s fundamental role as a tool for guiding the development of innovative architectural geometries, while thermo-responsive materials expand the possibilities for creating structures that are adaptable to temperature variations and solar exposure. The conclusion points to the applicability and relevance of this combination, highlighting the transformative potential of thermo-responsive materials in architectural projects, especially in the development of lightweight, transparent, and environmentally responsive structures.

Mechanochromic light control technology that can dynamically regulate solar irradiation is recognized as one of the leading candidates for energy‐saving windows. However, the lack of spectrally selective modulation ability still hinders its application for different scenarios or individual needs. Here, inspired by the generation of structure color and color change of living organisms, a simple layer‐by‐layer assembly approach toward large‐area fabricating mechanically responsive film for visible and near‐infrared multiwavelength spectral modulation smart windows is reported here. The assembled SiO2 nanoparticles and W18O49 nanowires enable the film with an optical modulation rate of up to 42.4% at the wavelength of 550 nm and 18.4% for the near‐infrared region, separately, and the typical composite film under 50% stretching shows ≈41.6% modulation rate at the wavelength of 550 nm with NIR modulation rate less than 2.7%. More importantly, the introduction of the multilayer assembly structure not only optimizes the film's optical modulation but also enables the film with high stability during 100 000 stretching cycles. A cooling effect of 21.3 and 6.9 °C for the blackbody and air inside a model house in the real environmental application is achieved. This approach provides theoretical and technical support for the new mechanochromic energy‐saving windows.

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Bio-inspired and bio-based materials are increasingly recognized as powerful enablers of climate-responsive and low-carbon architecture. By learning from natural systems, such as adaptability, self-regulation, and resource efficiency, these materials offer promising solutions to the escalating environmental pressures faced by the built environment. However, their systematic integration into building design remains limited, particularly in tropical monsoon climates. To address this gap, this study applies the Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) method to identify, prioritize, and map the interdependencies among ten bio-based and bio-inspired strategies for sustainable building design. The results highlight five dominant solutions: living building systems, bio-composite exterior cladding for weather resistance, mycelium-based insulation for humidity control, bio-based natural ventilation and passive cooling, and bio-inspired self-shading systems. The causal analysis reveals three key characteristics: (1) living building systems function as a central integrative nexus, (2) bio-composite cladding acts as a primary driver of durability and climate resilience, and (3) bio-based water filtration and local timber exhibit lower systemic leverage despite their environmental benefits. Theoretically, this study advances biomimetic design research by introducing a causal, system-level framework for understanding interactions among nature-inspired strategies. Practically, it provides architects, engineers, and policymakers with an evidence-based decision-support tool to prioritize climate-adapted, bio-inspired solutions, contributing to the development of resilient and regenerative architecture in rapidly changing climates.

Algae bio-reactive building envelopes (ABBEs) are self-adaptive shading systems that integrate an algae bioreactor technology to regulate natural lighting and heat in buildings, while also allowing for energy harvest and CO2 capture. In this paper, ABBEs are proposed and supported through experiments and computer simulations. Using experiments, we investigate how the algae bioreactor will self-adjust in response to environmental factors. Through simulations, we analyze how the system, applied to a building in Manhattan, would harvest solar energy, capture CO2, and display environmental data.

Climate change induced global warming and frequent extreme heat events have become common recently, increasing the ownership and operation of active cooling, particularly in cities and megacities. To reduce the dependency on active cooling, in this study, we aimed to re-design ‘Jaali’— perforated screens made of bricks and sandstones to cool the incoming air inspired by historical building use— with bio-based materials such as mycelium. We hypothesised that ‘Bio-jaali’ would ventilate and reduce the indoor temperature reducing energy demand for cooling. For the climatic context, we selected the temperate climate of New Delhi. We used climatic data analysis and performance-based dynamic environmental simulations with Designbuilder and Energy Plus to evaluate the effect of Bio-jaali on the indoor operative temperature in a single-zone naturally ventilated indoor office space. The simulation results showed sandstone Jaali reduced the annual average indoor operative temperature by 5.2%, whereas Bio-jaali were able to provide a reduction of 3.0% compared to the base case. Furthermore, the seasonal analysis showed that Bio-jaali reduced the summer indoor operating temperature by decreasing heat gain from outdoor heat, particularly during daytime and increased indoor temperature during winter by reducing heat loss, demonstrating its potential for year-round usage.

Centralized daylight control has been extensively studied for its ability to optimize useful daylight while mitigating glare in targeted areas. However, this approach lacks a comprehensive visual comfort framework, as it does not simultaneously address spatial glare distribution, uniform high useful daylight levels across all sensor points, and overheating prevention through regulated annual solar exposure. Nevertheless, decentralized control facilitates autonomous operation of the individual façade components, addressing all the objectives. This study integrates a biomimetic functional approach with building performance simulations by computational design to evaluate different kinetic façade configurations. Through the implementation of parametric modeling and daylight analysis, we have identified an optimal angular configuration (60° for the focal region, 50° for the non-focal region) that significantly increases building performance. The optimized design demonstrates substantial improvements, reducing excessive sunlight exposure by 45–55% and glare incidence by 65–72% compared to other dynamic solutions. The recommended steeper angles achieve superior performance, maintaining high useful daylight illuminance (UDI > 91.5%) while dramatically improving visual comfort. Sensitivity analysis indicates that even minor angular adjustments (5–10°) can induce a 10–15% variation in glare performance, emphasizing the necessity of precise control mechanisms in both focal and non-focal regions of the façade. These findings establish a framework for creating responsive building façades that balance daylight provision with occupant comfort in real-time operation.

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Adaptive facades are considered one of the most prominent interfaces between the exterior and interior of the building. The most advanced approaches in facade design are human-centered, focusing on user needs, making it complex to balance human comfort and energy consumption. This research takes a problem-oriented approach within the biomimetic framework, employing a clustered review methodology to systematically categorize studies, identify solutions, and develop innovative strategies based on cutting-edge research. This paper introduces a novel biomimetic kinetic Beams-Redirected Adaptive Façade (BRAF), inspired by pangolin scales. The triangular panels tilt and shift to control daylight and reduce cooling loads based on solar angle and occupant position. Simulations demonstrate balanced illuminance, negligible glare, and over lighting risks, 60–100% daylight autonomy, and lower cooling loads compared to louvers. The BRAF’s tailored performance across various states and occupant positions surpasses that of an unshaded space. The BRAF’s sun-tracking and occupant-responsive capabilities exemplify an advanced facade design that successfully balances competing objectives. Further refinements in control logic are necessary to enhance user-adaptive performance across diverse climate contexts. Finally, this study integrates two key methodologies—clustered review and BRAF development—interactively and systematically to provide a comprehensive investigation.

As part of the energy transition and climate change adaptation, buildings are increasingly required to interact dynamically with their environment to reduce energy consumption and mitigate environmental impacts. In this context, kinetic shading systems represent a promising solution, particularly those inspired by the adaptive mechanisms of plants responding to environmental stimuli, within a biomimetic design framework. This study follows such an approach by evaluating the performance of a proposed biomimetic kinetic shading system applied to a residential building located in Guelma, Algeria. A dual methodological framework was adopted, combining a problem-driven biomimetic approach with parametric simulation techniques. Three building orientations were assessed across five configurations of the shading system. The findings reveal that the biomimetic kinetic system effectively mitigates solar gains, reducing them by up to 73% during the summer, which results in a 46.6% decrease in cooling energy demand. In the winter, the system enhances solar gains by 16%, leading to a 31.9% reduction in heating requirements. These results underscore the potential of this approach to improve building energy performance while advancing innovative and sustainable passive design strategies. KEYWORDS Biomimicry, energy consumption, optimization, parametric simulation, smart materials, solar gains

The number of desk workers who frequently conduct their jobs at home has increased dramatically during Covid-19. Work-from-home flexibility makes it attractive for workers and companies, resulting in a “Work-Style Reform” after the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the quick conversion of home spaces into workplaces cannot always sufficiently respond to users’ visual comfort and daylight performance needs which are primary contributors to occupant well-being and productivity. Therefore, this study adopts a mixed-methodology method that integrates parametric thinking, biomimetic, conceptual design, kinetic strategy and the DIVA approach to develop a real-time parametric-generative circular design for multi-objective adaptability that optimizes visual comfort and electric lighting energy efficiency for multiple occupants simultaneously. Parametric simulations of 1458 different options (five different runs per case: a total of 7290) were conducted to assess how the louvers perform regarding daylight, glare, and electric energy usage. Implementing an interactive kinetic louver greatly improved daylight performance in all orientations while simultaneously avoiding visual discomfort for multiple occupants. Furthermore, the use of this façade modification resulted in a substantial decrease in electrical lighting energy consumption, reducing the values from 14.22 to 0.2 kWh/m2/year, 8.1 to 0.18 kWh/m2/year, and 12.88 to 0.18 kWh/m2/year for South, East, and West orientations, respectively. Integrating users' lighting level preferences and the dynamic transitory sensitive area on the façade considerably reduces electric lighting consumption by around 99% compared to the ASHRAE 90.1 standard's lighting profile.

Daylight Discomfort Glare (DDG) limits the effectiveness of natural light in office spaces, particularly in Cairo’s hot climate, where varying sun angles throughout the day impact visual comfort. The research provides a parametric design tool that integrate building skin designs based on user specified parameters, a daylighting simulation engine that assesses daylighting performance using a single point-in-time method for each design variant, and an optimization tool that helps identify the most optimal design solution based on maximizing daylighting performance while reducing (DDG) for southern orientation in Egyptian office buildings. Through seasonally adaptive design, this study demonstrates how effectively biomimetic building skin can enhance indoor visual comfort. Across four specific test points, the proposed system reduced glare by up to 31% while maintaining indoor illuminance levels within the recommended range of 500–2000 lux compared to an unshaded base case. For June, a 90% perforation ratio with a 20 cm shading extrusion proved most effective, offering a balanced approach to daylight access and glare mitigation, especially in the morning and afternoon, while medium ratios performed better at noon. In December, perforation ratios of 50–60% combined with a 30 cm extrusion effectively blocked low-angle sunlight and reduced glare.

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The building sector contributes significantly to global energy consumption, with ventilation systems often accounting for a substantial share of this demand. Traditional static façades and mechanical ventilation strategies can be energy-intensive and lack responsiveness to changing environmental and occupancy conditions. This study proposes a Biomimetic Adaptive Ventilation Skin (BAVS), inspired by honeybee thermoregulation, specifically their collective fanning behaviour, to enhance energy performance and indoor environmental quality in buildings targeting net-zero energy operation. A mixed-methods approach integrating EnergyPlus simulations, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling, and prototype testing was employed. Results demonstrate that BAVS reduces annual energy use intensity by approximately 20% compared to a static façade, improves ventilation rates to 2.5 air changes per hour, and lowers average CO₂ concentrations to around 400 ppm. The system further achieved a 40% reduction in actuation energy relative to conventional mechanical ventilation and increased thermal comfort compliance from 60% to 92% of occupied hours under ASHRAE 55 adaptive criteria. These findings validate the feasibility of translating biological thermoregulation principles into adaptive façade systems and highlight BAVS as a practical strategy for improving energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort in net-zero building applications.

The wind-driven aerodynamic noise of super-high-rise building facades not only affects the experience of use inside the building but also reduces the life cycle of building facade materials to some extent. In this paper, we are inspired by the micro-groove structure of shark skin with damping and noise reduction properties and apply bionic skin to reduce the aerodynamic noise impact of super-high-rise buildings. The aerodynamic noise performance of smooth and super-high-rise building models with bionic grooves is simulated via CFD to investigate the noise reduction performance of different bionic groove patterns, such as I-shape, ∪-shape, V-shape, and ∩-shape patterns, and their corresponding acoustic noise reduction mechanisms. This study showed that the bionic shark groove skin has a certain noise reduction effect, and the I-shaped groove has the best noise reduction effect. By applying bionic skin, the aerodynamic noise of super-high-rise buildings can be effectively reduced to improve the use experience and environmental quality of the buildings and provide a new research idea and application direction for the aerodynamic noise reduction design of building facades.

Building skins are persistently exposed to changes in the weather, including the cases of weather extremes, increasing in frequency due to global climate change. As a consequence of the advancements of digital design tools, the integration of the weather conditions into the design process is much smoother. The impact of the ambient conditions on buildings and their structures can be digitally analyzed as early as in the conceptual design stage. These new design tools stimulate original ideas for shape-changing building skins, actively reacting to the dynamic weather conditions. In the paper, a digital design method is introduced, leading towards the design of a building skin, able of the passive shape adaptation when subjected to the wind. The designed building skin consists of a tensegrity structure where the tensioned elements are substituted by a tensile membrane, creating a self-equilibrated building skin element. In the previous research, a small prototype of this wind-adaptive element was created. The computer simulations are employed to predict the adaptive behavior of a bigger, full-scale building skin element. The before-mentioned building envelope becomes an active player in its surrounding environment, passively reacting to the wind in real-time, thanks to the geometric and material properties. Due to the local shape changes caused by the wind force, the wind can be perceived unconventionally through the adaptive building structure.

Global warming and climate change are bringing disasters to mankind according to all the recent studies. The office building sector is a great contributor to energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions which makes it a crucial matter to consider energy efficiency related to the building sector. Considering energy efficiency in buildings and sustainability factors will result in significant energy reduction, environmental savings and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The building envelope influences the building energy demand greatly, windows are important components of any building envelope contributing to daylighting mainly and thermal transfer partially.The research focuses on the office building design fascade with a pneumatic modular system as adaptive to enhance daylighting and energy consumption by putting guidelines to the designer to use this system well in the office building, the research focuses to analyse two case studies with three stages to achieve the effect of pneumatic modular fascade in the office building.

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The building sector accounts for 30% of worldwide final energy usage and 26% of global energy-linked emissions. In construction, innovative materials and systems can offer flexible, lightweight, energy-efficient solutions to achieve more efficient buildings. This study addresses the energy analysis and environmental impacts of retrofitting residential buildings in Monterusciello, Italy, using an innovative second-skin façade system design that incorporates 3D-printed and fabric modules. The purpose is to enhance energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of residential buildings originally constructed with prefabricated elements that have degraded over time. This research employed TRNSYS modelling to simulate energy consumption and environmental impacts at the single-building and whole-district levels, analysing the system’s effectiveness in reducing cooling and heating demands and using different materials for optimal performance. The results show that retrofitting with the second-skin façade system significantly reduces cooling energy demand by 30.2% and thermal energy demand by 3.84%, reaching a primary energy saving of 16.4% and 285 tons of CO2 emissions reduction for the whole district. The results highlight the potential of second-skin façade systems in improving energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, suggesting future research directions in material innovation and adaptive system development for district-wide applications.

As an aesthetic architectural thermal barrier, the building envelope is considered vital and contributes substantially in improving the overall building performance. Responsive Facades bring in a revolutionary transformation to the static building skins by changing it into an adaptive façade that responds to the external climatic conditions like solar heat gain, light and temperature variations. The key objective of the paper is to evaluate the potential of PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) in enhancing the building energy efficiency and thermal comfort index of the users in comparison to a static, Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) compliant base case test model, under identical environmental conditions. Evaluation is based on the simulation analysis conducted on the highrise office building in Jaipur, India a region characterized by a composite climate with hot summers and cold winters. The complete assessment is derived by using DesignBuilder V7.0 with Energyplus engine. This research focuses on the performance of PTFE as a climate responsive material when used in adaptive building envelopes. Performance metrics include annual heating, ventilation, and air conditioning HVAC energy consumption (kWh/m²), thermal discomfort hours, Predicted Mean Vote (PMV), and Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied (PPD). Results demonstrate that the ECBC-compliant static facade recorded an annual HVAC energy use of 96 kWh/m², 1,588 discomfort hours, a PPD of 25.3%, and PMV of +0.82. In comparison, the PTFE kinetic facade achieved an energy use reduction to 95 kWh/m² (1.3% lower), reduced discomfort hours to 1,532 and improved thermal comfort with a PPD of 24.1% and PMV of +0.76. These findings have highlighted the uniqueness of Responsive facades while analysing their capability in enhancing the thermal comfort index and lowering energy consumption, supporting sustainable and climate-responsive building design.

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The increasing global energy consumption in the building sector highlights an urgent need for energy-efficient design solutions. This study investigates the optimization of residential building envelopes in Bojnord, Iran—a city with a cold and semi-arid climate (BSk), characterized by harsh winters and relatively warm summers. A simulation-based methodology was adopted using parametric modeling and building energy simulation tools to assess envelope performance. Five façade strategies were selected for evaluation based on their climatic relevance, geometric adaptability, and feasibility within common construction limitations: optimized Window-to-Wall Ratio (WWR), ventilated double-skin façades (DSF) with air insulation and shading, Voronoi-based shading systems, perforated panels, and variable-porosity façades inspired by traditional Iranian geometry. Adaptive versions of these strategies were also examined. Results indicate that optimizing the WWR to 20% significantly reduces energy consumption, while dynamic façade systems—particularly those with adjustable WWR—offer the highest energy savings, reducing total consumption by approximately 7.73% compared to the baseline model. Conversely, some fixed strategies such as static perforated façades led to increased energy use. The findings provide insights for architects and urban planners into the role of adaptive and climate-responsive envelope systems in achieving energy efficiency and thermal comfort in cold and semi-arid regions. Limitations related to material costs, control complexity, and long-term performance of dynamic systems are also discussed.

The pertinence of the study of bionic architecture is substantiated by escalating interest in establishing a harmonious, nature-oriented approach to the building design.  Purpose: The aim of the work is to conduct a comprehensive review of extent research and methodologies pertaining to bionic shapes, their implementation, and evaluation of their beneficial impact on wind effects. The article discusses general concepts of implementing "natural rules" and adapting shapes to the building functions to minimize the impact of negative factors, including wind loads, using mathematical models.  Methodology: The analysis of bionic systems as prototypes for the design implementation of buildings; study of modern embodiments of bionic trends.  Research findings: A comprehensive definition of bionics in architecture and design, delineates the trajectory of complex building shapes and presents examples of implementation of bionic architecture.  Value: Research into bionic shapes facilitates the development of knowledge concerning the creation of a comfortable environment and generation of innovative solutions for new design. The obtained results provide more comprehensive perception of design, evoking widespread interest and driving innovative knowledge.

The aim of our study was to apply a biomimetic approach, inspired by the Ammophila arenaria. This organism possesses a reversible leaf opening and closing mechanism that responds to water and salt stress (hydronastic movement). We adopted a problem-based biomimetic methodology in three stages: (i) two observation studies; (ii) how to abstract and develop a parametric model to simulate the leaf movement; and (iii) experiments with bimetal, a smart material that curls up when heated. We added creases to the bimetal active layer in analogy to the position of bulliform cells. These cells determine the leaf-closing pattern. The experiments demonstrated that creases influence and can change the direction of the bimetal natural movement. Thus, it is possible to replicate the Ammophila arenaria leaf-rolling mechanism in response to temperature variation and solar radiation in the bimetal. In future works, we will be able to propose responsive facade solutions based on these results.

Today, the development of technology has enabled people to develop different perspectives on the environment, nature and objects. As a result, the biomimicry approach, defined as the search for nature-oriented solutions to environmental problems with new design ideas, has become widespread. While examining the biomimicry approach, it is not possible to ignore daylight, which is one of the natural environmental elements. The fact that the building envelope is the first layer that encounters daylight in buildings requires that daylight control parameters be taken into account in its design. In this context, if controlling daylight entering the space is a design problem, this design problem can be solved with the biomimicry approach. In the study, two different biomimetic facade designs were proposed for a glass-fronted office building in order to measure the daylight control performance of biomimetic facades. After the facade proposals were modeled in Grasshopper, their daylight simulations were performed in ClimateStudio. The results obtained were evaluated with the comparison method, and it was observed that the proposed biomimetic facades, unlike the current glass facade, can provide daylight control.

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This study used a genetic algorithms research methodology to examine various design parameters for attaining a balance between daylight availability and visual comfort in educational facilities utilizing a double skin facade (DSF) inspired from mashrabiya. This encompasses its perforation ratio, depth, gap width from the external wall and inclination angels. The research pertains to the protocols and performance indicators of the most recent Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design system. Simulations of point-in-time illumination (PIT) were conducted. Results have shown that the preferred perforation ratios are: - (70%) in summer and (50%) at winter. preferred inclination angels: - (From 75:120 degrees at 9AM, From 15:135 degrees at 3PM, From 75:120 degrees at 3PM) at summer, (135 degrees at 9AM, From 105 to 135 at 12 PM, 135 degrees at 3PM) at winter.

Abstract This work aims to use deep learning techniques to model the thermal performance of walls in buildings located in cold regions. Upon completion of the data processing and collection steps, we theoretically train the prediction model using a neural network. In the first phases of residential building design in cold regions, decision-makers may execute performance forecasts across diverse parameter combinations. The creation of an expedited predictive model for the energy efficiency of residences in frigid areas makes this feasible. This facilitates the exclusion of building types characterized by elevated energy usage and expenses. The strategy may lower decision-making expenses and enhance decision-making efficiency during the first design phases by filtering out high-energy-consuming building kinds. This research concludes that the machine learning model enhances the building’s performance. The optimum design variable values identified in this research may serve as a reference for architects and designers aiming to meet their economic and environmental objectives in passive structures. The construction cost, thermal index, and load intensity of the building may be calculated with more accuracy by following the right procedures.

One of the most critical challenges for architects in façade design is providing an effective view from the indoors to the outdoors of a building for users, although the main role of the parametric façade is covering openings to control daylight and temperature. This study uses a genetic algorithm to optimize and evaluate the number and place of nodes and the position of supports required for a parametric façade based on the geometric patterns. Using the dataset with genetic algorithms is effective in reducing or replacing the nodes and supports of the façade. It also creates broader and irregular patterns just around the windows, which decreases the visual disturbance experienced by occupants. Accordingly, optimal building facade operation in terms of both building aesthetics and performance is important. The method used in this study, validated through three geometric grid patterns based on node positions, can be used to analyze dataset-incorporated patterns for potential irregular façade extensions. The nodes are considered by analyzing the cross-section optimization using the Galapagos program, and then data are obtained with Karamba based on reaction force, node force, and the deformation energy. The results show that among the three grid patterns, i.e., triangular, square, and hexagonal, the hexagonal grid is most efficient, exhibiting up to 60% lower reaction force, 40% lower node force, and 30% less deformation energy than the square grid pattern. The proposed GA also shows its effectiveness in enhancing the performance of parametric façades with patterns, thereby improving the occupants’ visual experience.

The design of exhibitions often faces limitations in utilizing natural light inside the building due to the diverse and rotating nature of exhibited artworks. These objects have varying light sensitivity and prolonged exposure to excessive light can cause damage or deterioration. Therefore, in exhibition design, it is crucial to consider the direction and quantity of light that falls on the displayed objects to protect them from potential harm caused by natural light and extend their longevity. Consequently, the factor of utilizing natural light within exhibition spaces becomes a challenging element to control. The goal of this research is to develop an adaptable building envelope system to control the amount of natural light in response to the use of exhibition spaces. This was achieved by creating a parametric model using Rhinoceros software and its Grasshopper plugin for designing the building envelope. Together with the use of physical computing to create a hardware system that was programmed to develop a prototype of an adaptable building envelope we have developed a process able to optimize lighting delivery for exhibited objects. The building envelope has adjustable openings that correspond to the position of the exhibited objects and the sun. The building envelope can serve as a sunshade to prevent direct sunlight from impacting the exhibited objects while allowing the utilization of natural light in other areas within the exhibition space. The results of this research demonstrate suitable building facade designs that can be applied to exhibition spaces in various projects. The researchers evaluated the performance of the model by simulating exhibition spaces equipped with the building facade system in the southern and western directions and measured the intensity of light entering the exhibition areas. Results showed an average light intensity for the spaces ranging from 30 to 90 lux, which does not cause any damage to the exhibited objects. The researchers also tested the functionality of the building facade system with natural light and found that the control system and mechanisms worked accurately, reducing the sunlight intensity by 97.3%. This adaptable building facade system can address complex architectural design challenges and allow architects to control the amount of natural light within exhibition spaces. The design flexibility of the facade envelope system allows it to respond to different daylight periods that vary seasonally and would impact the exhibited objects.

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Parametric design influences on building envelope design are exponentially increasing in the current era due to the dominance of computational design on architectural outcomes. The composition of the building envelope’s patterns, shape, size, and distribution of the perforations can affect the efficiency of daylighting within the space; daylight quality, visual comfort, and daylight performance. Through the manipulation of the daylighting patterns, a balance between illuminance and glare control is created. This research study aims to analyze and evaluate the effect of different parametric patterns integration on daylighting in “Architecture Studio-based” tutoring through the distribution of perforation on façade openings, percentage of perforation, and perforation size in a hot-dry climate. The analysis is conducted through building performance simulation software (Climate Studio). The research concludes that the “Triangles Parametric Pattern” among all the tested patterns, achieves the highest performance in compliance with the recommended thresholds of daylight quality, visual comfort, and daylight performance metrics within the studio space compared to other parametric patterns and the base case model. The implications of such an experiment inform designers to categorize daylight performance while selecting patterns in window design as part of façade design.

Additive Manufacturing (AM) offers transformative opportunities to create functionally hybridized, insulating, monolithic AM wall elements. The novel fabrication methods of AM allow for the production of highly differentiated building components with intricate internal and external geometries, aiming for reduced material use while integrating and enhancing building performance features including thermal insulation performance. This study focuses on integrating such thermal insulation performance by leveraging the individual features of three distinct AM processes: Selective Paste Intrusion (SPI), Selective Cement Activation (SCA), and Extrusion 3D Concrete Printing (E3DCP). Using a simulation-based parametric design approach, this research investigates 4,500 variations of monolithic AM façade elements derived from a generative hexagonal cell layout with differing wall widths, the three respective AM processes, different material compositions with and without lightweight aggregates, and three different insulation strategies, namely, air-filled cells, encapsulated lightweight aggregates, and additional insulation material within the cavities. Thermal performance feedback is realized via 2D heat flux simulations embedded into a parametric design workflow, and structural performance is considered in a simplified way via geometric and material-specific evaluation. The overall research goal is a multi-objective design optimization, particularly identifying façade configurations that achieve a U-value of less than 0.28 W/m2K and a theoretical compressive strength exceeding 2.70 MN per meter wall length. The results of this study detect 7% of all generated variations in line with these thermal and structural requirements, validating the feasibility of monolithic, thermally insulating AM wall elements. The presented workflow contributes to exploiting the potential of a new design of functionally hybridized AM components.

With the rapid development of industries, the issue of pollution on Earth has become increasingly severe. This has led to the deterioration of various surfaces, rendering them ineffective for their intended purposes. Examples of such surfaces include oil rigs, seawater intakes, and more. A variety of functional surface techniques have been created to address these issues, including superwetting surfaces, antifouling coatings, nano-polymer composite materials, etc. They primarily exploit the membrane's surface properties and hydration layer to improve the antifouling property. In recent years, biomimetic superwetting surfaces with non-toxic and environmental characteristics have garnered massive attention, greatly aiding in solving the problem of pollution. In this work, a detailed presentation of antifouling superwetting materials was made, including superhydrophobic surface, superhydrophilic surface, and superhydrophilic/underwater superoleophobic surface, along with the antifouling mechanisms. Then, the applications of the superwetting antifouling materials in antifouling domain were addressed in depth.

In this paper, a beetle with excellent flight ability and a large folding ratio of its hind wings is selected as the biomimetic design. We mimicked the geometric patterns formed during the folding process of the hind wings to construct a deployable mechanism while calculating the sector angles and dihedral angles of the origami mechanism. In the expandable structure of thick plates, hinge-like steps are added on the thick plate to effectively avoid interference motion caused by the folding of the thick plate. The kinematic characteristics of two deployable mechanisms were characterized by ADAMS 2018 software to verify the feasibility of the mechanism design. The finite element method is used to analyze the structural performance of the deployable mechanism, and its modal response is analyzed in both unfolded and folded configurations. The aerodynamic generation of a spatially deployable wing is characterized by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to study the vortex characteristics at different frame rates. Based on the aerodynamic parameters obtained from CFD simulation, a wavelet neural network is introduced to learn and train the aerodynamic parameters.

In light of pressing global health concerns, the significance of indoor air quality in densely populated structures has been emphasized. This research introduces the Mimosa kinetic façade, an innovative design inspired by the adaptive responsiveness of the Mimosa plant to environmental stimuli. Traditional static architectural façades often hinder natural ventilation, leading to diminished air quality with potential health and cognitive repercussions. The Mimosa kinetic façade addresses these challenges by enhancing effective airflow and facilitating the removal of airborne contaminants. This study evaluates the façade’s impact on quality of life and its aesthetic contribution to architectural beauty, utilizing the biomimicry design spiral for a nature-inspired approach. Computational simulations and physical tests were conducted to assess the ventilation capacities of various façade systems, with a particular focus on settings in Bangkok, Thailand. The study revealed that kinetic façades, especially certain patterns, provided superior ventilation compared to static ones. Some patterns prioritized ventilation, while others optimized human comfort during extended stays. Notably, the most effective patterns of the kinetic façade inspired by the Mimosa demonstrated a high air velocity reaching up to 12 m/s, in contrast to the peak of 2.50 m/s in single-sided façades (traditional façades). This highlights the kinetic façade’s potential to rapidly expel airborne particles from indoor spaces, outperforming traditional façades. The findings underscore the potential of specific kinetic façade patterns in enhancing indoor air quality and human comfort, indicating a promising future for kinetic façades in architectural design. This study aims to achieve an optimal balance between indoor air quality and human comfort, although challenges remain in perfecting this equilibrium.