Energola Persiana Lateral by Jaroslaw Markowicz

Energola Persiana Lateral by Jaroslaw Markowicz is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award de Ferro in Design de Materiais de Construção e Componentes Competition Category.

FerroComponentes de Construção· 2020

Energola Persiana Lateral

by Jaroslaw Markowicz

Client: Energola

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Componentes de Construção Category

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The Design

About Energola Persiana Lateral

Energola é uma persiana lateral concebida para pérgolas, varandas e grandes superfícies envidraçadas. Cada lâmina integra um micro painel fotovoltaico, pelo que a persiana proporciona sombra e também produz eletricidade. Todas as lâminas giram, e a proteção contra o sol e o vento pode ser ajustada através de um controlo remoto. O sistema de movimento é alimentado por energia solar, e a produção excedente pode ser enviada para a rede energética do edifício. A estrutura baseia-se em perfis de alumínio extrudido, que podem ser separados facilmente para reciclagem. O módulo padrão tem 1000 mm de largura por 2200 mm de altura e pode ser dimensionado conforme as necessidades.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Energola Persiana Lateral conquistou o A' Design Award de Ferro, um reconhecimento prestigiado atribuído a bons designs que cumprem os requisitos profissionais e industriais esperados de criações bem concebidas. Os vencedores do Ferro demonstram grande habilidade, elevada especialização, compreensão especializada e capacidade criativa dos seus criadores. Espera-se que Energola Persiana Lateral seja uma criação muito considerada, admirada e estimada, prática e inovadora. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as melhores práticas do setor e tem características técnicas competentes associadas a conhecimento especializado e talento. Pela sua minúcia, Energola Persiana Lateral merece respeito e destina-se a proporcionar melhorias na qualidade de vida que ajudam a tornar o mundo num lugar melhor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The presented side shutter is a multi-functional product dedicated to pergolas, balconies, and large glazed spaces. In addition to the sun protection function, energola also produces energy. Each individual wing has a micro photovoltaic panel. All panels rotate, so you can adjust the sun and wind protection. Mobile energy functions are powered by clean solar energy and production surplus can be sent to the building's energy network.
Dimensions & Packaging: The standard module has a width of 1000mm and a height of 2200mm, however, it can be scaled and adapted to the user's requirements.
Tags: Solar panels, Photovoltaic, Facade Shutter, Architecture, Pergola
Production Technology: The Energola design is based on extruded profiles. Solar panels are mounted on the main profile. This method of assembly allows to easily separate materials so that the product can be recycled.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge of the project was to create a product that would retain its lightness despite the internal electronics and photovoltaic panels.
Research: The main research was to develop a wing rotation system that would be lightweight, compact and solar powered at the same time. The first tests were made on 3D printed models. The wing loads were tested many times, which allowed the development of aluminium profiles with the required parameters.
Inspiration: In modern construction, solar farms can be used practically anywhere, all you have to do is design a suitable solution. We were looking for solutions that use the sun to produce energy in a product that by definition protects against the sun.
Project Duration: the project was developed in Warsaw. Conceptual work lasted from september 2019. After many prototypes and tests, the project was finally implemented in January 2020.
Operation Flow: Energola is a moving product that adapts to current needs. Using the remote control, the user can control the tilt of the wings. Operation is simple and requires no additional power supply.
Team Members: Daniel Ziomek
Karol Cieślik