Bio-inspired Heat Dissipation System Integrated in Buildings: Development and Applications

The advances in building technology and the development of more efficient solutions in the building services field show no signs of abating. The ongoing research presented in this paper seeks to reduce the energy consumption for cooling in buildings through the alternative approach of biomimetics. The solution deals with the design of heat dissipation surfaces integrated in architecture, specifically in building façades. The surfaces would reject the heat generated in cooling cycles. The prior research path, the early development and the current state analysis are explained as well as the potential applications.