Exploring the Impact of Geometry and Fibre Arrangements on Daylight Control in Bistable Kinetic Shades

Bistable laminates are composite structures that exhibit more than one static configuration, showing a "snap-through" behaviour results from residual stresses generated during the curing process. This study focuses on finding adequate fibre and laminate arrangements for bistable used in functional kinetic shadings. We present with mixed-methods approach, combining experimental prototyping performance simulation studies. fabricated analysed geometry of series prototypes, conducting daylight studies to assess different how specific can help control throughout day. concluded controlling could increase functionality shadings terms control, leading differentiated shapes between their two stable states, which corresponds open closed positions Increasing such difference increases range system configurations and, therefore, ability respond various external lighting conditions internal user requirements.