S.O.S Self Openings and Shadings

Cooperative research project on components moving windows and shading devices automatically optimising comfort for each room (smart windows). Areas of interest include:- Daylight management + solar gain control + natural ventilation regulation.

• Using industrial small motor connected to P.V. panels
• Shape memory alloy assisted or not.

Research Partners

• Ecole des Mines - ARMINES (FR)
• Athens University - NKUA (GR)

SMEs

• ArchiMEDES (FR)
• I.S.T (DE)
• SOLISO (FR)
• BOMIN (DE)
• FIMA (FR)

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