GreenLouvers
| Project Title | GreenLouvers |
| Project Subtitle | Development of a façade system with vertical louvres. Customised. Controllable. Hydroponically greened. |
| Project Leader | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Engelmann (TU Dresden) |
| Researcher | Dipl.-Ing. Tim Seidel (TU Dresden) |
| Partners | EuroLam GmbH Müller Kunststofftechnik GmbH |
| Funding | BMWK – Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand (ZIM) |
| Time Span | 2024-2026 |
Project Description
The world's urban spaces, with their diverse architectural forms, exert a great fascination on people. However, the high building density also causes problems, including increasing heat in open spaces, air pollution and high noise levels. An innovative and sustainable solution is the greening of building facades. In addition to the visual enhancement, the plants used sustainably enrich the urban space by providing natural cooling, creating a pleasant microclimate, improving air quality, reducing noise and promoting biodiversity in urban areas. The greening of building facades is predominantly located in front of opaque façade areas. However, visual contact with the outside is essential for office and residential buildings.
A promising approach for the use of green façades, particularly in front of transparent surfaces, is provided by the façade system with movable, individually driven vertical slats on which the research project is based. The drive technology and louvre shape provide users with unprecedented flexibility in terms of daylight control and solar shading. Furthermore, the ability to rotate the slats serves to protect the plants in the event of heavy rain or excessive solar radiation. Additionally, the research project aims to implement hydroponic irrigation of the green façades, which maximizes the plants' lifespan by specifically adjusting the water and nutrient supply.
Contact Person TU Dresden
© Franziska Rehde
Research Associate
NameDipl.-Ing. Tim Seidel
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Institute of Building Construction
Institute of Building Construction
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© Franziska Rehde
Professor of Sustainable Building Construction
NameProf. Dr.-Ing. Michael Engelmann
Head of the Institute of Building Construction
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Institute of Building Construction
Institute of Building Construction
Visiting address:
ABS 30, Haus 116, 06-018 August-Bebel-Straße 30
01219 Dresden