Energola 側百叶窗 by Jaroslaw Markowicz is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 建築構件設計 Competition Category.

鐵建築構件· 2020

Energola 側百叶窗

by Jaroslaw Markowicz

Client: Energola

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 建築構件 Category

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The Design

About Energola 側百叶窗

Energola係一款專為涼棚、露台同大型玻璃空間設計嘅側百叶窗。每塊葉片都裝有微型光伏板，所以呢款百叶窗唔單止可以遮陽，仲可以發電。所有葉片都可以旋轉，遮陽同擋風嘅程度可以用遙控器調校。整個開合系統由太陽能驅動，多餘嘅電力仲可以輸送返去建築物嘅電力網絡。結構採用擠壓鋁型材製成，方便拆解回收。標準模組闊1000毫米、高2200毫米，並可以按需要調整尺寸。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Energola 側百叶窗是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Energola 側百叶窗將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Energola 側百叶窗因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

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