Multi-functional Energy Window
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Students / teams interested in taking my idea of a multi-functional Smart Window and running with it, investigating and prioritizing the technologies involved and their individual & collective potential. This can be done incrementally, down to partial functionalities of individual technologies, e.g. by excluding things like an integrated monitor feature.
Motivation
In order to avoid costly, cumbersome and time consuming physical barriers to manage sunlight, heat and cold using awnings, ribbon curtains, regular curtains, blinds, etc., I propose merging these functions into a unified energy management technology within the glass and frames of larger window sections for both private and corporate / public structures. In addition to ease of use and saving resources there would also be an energy gain, saving energy from other sources.
Functionality
External pane
Collects heat and cold, depending on seasons, precipitation etc. Reflects unwanted light, reducing heating from the sun but also creating a privacy barrier against an unwanted view inside, e.g. by burglars or overly curious passers-by. Also, noise absorbtion.
Frame
Stores and distributes collected energy via an internal duct or channel, while presenting an aesthetic surface finish in line with a regular window (subject to taste and use). Heat and cold should be optimally channeled, e.g. heat upwards, cold down. The frame might also house other features such as an audio output to supplement a possible screen feature, see below.
Internal pane
Mainly functions as an internal temperature regulator, including reducing or eliminating moisture formation due to temperature differential between inside and outside. Additionally the pane should include an integrated ”curtain” function for darkening the window, and might even feature a view screen, which is transparent when not in use.
Advantages
Potential for replacing floor heating and radiators, TV screens and speakers, as well as curtains, blinds etc. providing greater creative freedom in designing rooms and buildings, increasing flexibility (e.g. meetings can be held in any room with a ”monitor window”), while also contributing to energy optimization by utilizing ”smart” and sustainable technologies in everyday use.
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