Cré-umha Comhpháirteanna Foirgníochta · 2026
Light Leaf Lataí Athdhírithe Sholas an Lae
by Leijing Zhou
- Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award 2026 in Comhpháirteanna Foirgníochta
- CLIENT: Zhejiang University
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 21,978
- Verification code 4B7AAE2619 · Verify this award
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About Light Leaf Lataí Athdhírithe Sholas an Lae
Is córas lataí athdhírithe sholas an lae é LightLeaf do thithe a bhfuil solas nádúrtha teoranta acu. Cuirtear lanna treoraithe solais inchoigeartaithe in ionad slatanna gnáthdhallóg, lanna a ghabhann solas an lae ón timpeallacht agus a fhrithchaitheann é níos doimhne isteach sa seomra. Sna lanna, tá dromchla uachtarach ardfhrithchaithimh in éineacht le bailchríoch íochtarach idirleata chun dallrú a rialú. Le fráma éadrom alúmanaim a bhfuil insí maighdeoige agus glais suímh air, is féidir an t-aonad a bhrú amach nuair a bhíonn níos mó solas an lae ag teastáil. Tacaíonn an córas le déantúsaíocht mhodúlach agus le suiteáil neamh-ionrach ar fhrámaí fuinneoige atá ann cheana.
About the Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award
Bhuaigh an dearadh Light Leaf Lataí Athdhírithe Sholas an Lae Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award, aitheantas an-ghradamach a bhronntar ar dhearaí sármhaithe a mbíonn cruthaitheacht, aireagacht agus géarchúis mar shaintréithe acu. Is déantúsáin ghlic agus chruthaitheacha go suntasach iad buaiteoirí Cré-umha a dhearbhaíonn taithí fhairsing, samhlaíocht agus acmhainneacht a ndearthóirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Light Leaf Lataí Athdhírithe Sholas an Lae ina rud a bhfuil an-mheas air, a n-ardaítear agus a ghráitear, atá thar a bheith gairmiúil agus nuálach. Ionchorpraíonn an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award na cleachtais is fearr san ealaín, san eolaíocht, sa dearadh agus sa teicneolaíocht, agus tá sé sármhaith as a aird ar mhionsonraí. Sásaíonn an dearadh Light Leaf Lataí Athdhírithe Sholas an Lae riachtanais go hálainn, bainíonn sé le mianta, cuireann sé draíocht ar mhothúcháin agus tarraingíonn sé fiosracht.
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- Unique Properties
- LightLeaf is a daylight-redirecting louver system for living spaces with insufficient natural light. By replacing conventional blind slats with adjustable light-guiding blades, it captures ambient daylight and redirects it deeper indoors, creating soft, even illumination without daytime electricity. Designed for low-floor, north-facing, or compact residences, LightLeaf improves visual comfort and spatial quality while balancing privacy, safety, and energy efficiency.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 900mm x 80mm x 1350mm
- Tags
- Daylight redirecting system, Light-guiding louvers, Passive daylighting, Energy-efficient housing, Urban living solutions, Non-invasive installation, Sustainable architecture, Indoor environmental quality
- Production Technology
- LightLeaf integrates a lightweight aluminum frame with pivot hinges, position locks, and adjustable louver assemblies. The dual-surface louvers combine a high-reflectance upper coating with a diffusive lower finish to enable controlled daylight redirection. The system is engineered for modular fabrication and non-invasive installation on existing window frames. Its design development referenced passive daylighting principles, facade engineering strategies, and basic optical reflection modeling to optimize light distribution efficiency and glare control.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was converting a conventional shading device into an effective daylighting system without adding complexity. It required balancing light redirection, glare control, privacy, and structural stability within existing window constraints. Building regulations and wind resistance were key external factors. The solution focused on simplifying the mechanism while maintaining performance and safety.
- Research
- This project is based on applied design research addressing insufficient daylight in residential spaces. The goal was to redesign a familiar window element to improve indoor light quality without electricity. Field observations of low-floor and north-facing homes were combined with simple daylight behavior studies and visual simulations. Results showed that redirecting light upward reduces glare and increases brightness deeper inside, improving comfort and energy efficiency through minimal structural intervention.
- Inspiration
- This project was inspired by the widespread issue of underlit living spaces, especially low-floor, north-facing, or obstructed residences. Observations of residents relying on temporary reflective panels and daytime artificial lighting revealed the need for a more effective and integrated solution. Drawing from passive daylighting principles, LightLeaf reimagines conventional blinds as a light-guiding system to improve indoor environmental quality without additional energy use.
- Project Duration
- The project commenced in October 2025 and was completed in January 2026.
- Operation Flow
- LightLeaf functions like a regular blind in daily use, allowing users to adjust the slats for shading and privacy. When more daylight is needed, the lock is released and the unit is gently pushed outward. By rotating the blades, incoming light is reflected upward and distributed deeper into the room. This simple transformation redirects natural light more evenly, reducing glare near the window while brightening darker areas indoors.
