‘Moving Light System’ is an adaptive, kinetic system that provides light, shade and energy for buildings to help lower operational carbon emissions.Installed as an adaptive sun shading device, it regulates temperatures directly on the building envelope. It lowers operational energy requirements and thereby contributes to the transition towards a carbon-neutral architecture. The system is able to react to external climate conditions by detecting changes in light intensity through integrated sensors. Its kinetic surface produces pre-programmed patterns of opening and closing movement that regulate the amount of sun radiation that is entering a building. Integrated solar cells ensure the energy supply for the system.While the transformations of the system are designed to be functional in their climate adaptive capabilities, the design approach seeks to preserve the sensory and atmospheric aspect of natural light as a biophilic design element.
