Our inventors have developed a periodic compliant mechanism for solar shading. The technology is a perforated panel that creates controlled, and diffused lighting conditions for interior and exterior spaces, while possessing an intensely saturated material quality. This novel technology is comprised of flat, bi-material sheets that are carefully attached at elongated tabs, but arranged to slide past one another just slightly when mechanically put into motion. As a result, this device allows light to pass through the panel at the same time, maintaining visual privacy and blocking direct light. This technology is directly applicable to the architectural industries.
Micro-Loop Concept Rendering Showing Panel in Partly-Open Conformation