Naxaas Qaybaha Dhismaha · 2026
Light Leaf Luuvar Dib-u-jiheeya Iftiinka Maalinta
by Leijing Zhou
- Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award 2026 in Qaybaha Dhismaha
- CLIENT: Zhejiang University
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 21,978
- Verification code 4B7AAE2619 · Verify this award
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About Light Leaf Luuvar Dib-u-jiheeya Iftiinka Maalinta
LightLeaf waa nidaam luuvar ah oo dib u jiheeya iftiinka maalinta, loogu talagalay guryaha ay ku yar tahay iftiinka dabiiciga ah. Baalasha daahyada caadiga ah waxaa lagu beddelay baalal iftiin-hagid ah oo la hagaajin karo, kuwaas oo qabta iftiinka maalinta ee hareeraha kuna sii milicsiya gudaha qolka meel ka qoto dheer. Baalashu waxay isku darsadaan dusha sare oo milicsi sare leh iyo dhammaystir hoose oo iftiinka faafiya si loo xakameeyo dhalaalka indhaha dhiba. Qolof aluminiyam ah oo fudud oo leh murwado wareegsan iyo qufulo booseed ayaa u oggolaanaya in qaybta dibadda loo riixo marka iftiin maalineed oo badan loo baahdo. Nidaamku wuxuu taageeraa samaynta qaybo-qaybo ah iyo rakibaad aan waxyeello u geysan qolfaha daaqadaha ee jira.
About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award
Light Leaf Luuvar Dib-u-jiheeya Iftiinka Maalinta waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. Light Leaf Luuvar Dib-u-jiheeya Iftiinka Maalinta waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. Light Leaf Luuvar Dib-u-jiheeya Iftiinka Maalinta si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.
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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.
