Wynn Earl

The goal of this project was to design and fabricate a shading device prototype for a pin-up space at the uncc SoA. The design was to be be based on extensive quantitative analysis and simulation of the space.

The design for this shading device was based on the desire to capture some of the solar rays that are incident on the facade and redirect them to reflective louvers which themselves redirect the light out and across the ceiling, thereby creating more diffuse even daylighting throughout the space. This system operates with servos which track and offset the solar altitude angle throughout the day. Louvers on the upper section of the device are fixed to reflect this light at a constant angle across the ceiling. Within the visual zone a second servo tracks the solar angle and lowers a translucent sun shade so as to never allow direct sunlight to be seen by occupants. Finally, a continuous bench on the lower portion provides seating and a framework upon which the mechanical components can be housed.