Solar Strip

Jatuphat Sunsaneevithayaku, Deniz Demir
B Arch, , 2019

Shenzhen, China has a subtropical climate that's hot and humid with consistent sun exposure throughout the year. This led to the design of Net-Zero Energy Tower. For climates like Shenzhen, cooling loads require significant energy, which is why shading strategies are important. However, excessive sunlight can be used as a source of green energy to compensate. The design explores the tension between these forces, utilizing solar energy in contrasting ways.