Solar protection in mediterranean buildings, Madrid, Spain: designing with algorithms and artificial intelligence
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https://doi.org/10.22320/07190700.2025.15.01.05Keywords:
parametric design, artificial intelligence, architectural sustainability, solar protectionAbstract
This article examines the integration of digital technologies and parametric algorithms when designing solar protection systems for buildings in Mediterranean contexts, such as Madrid. Four solar protection configurations were evaluated through advanced simulations using a base model representative of a medium-scale building, incorporating local climatic data and annual solar trajectories. The strategies examined include horizontal louvers, inclined shading devices, a biomimetic Voronoi design, and a composite model that combines these approaches. The findings highlight how artificial intelligence and computational algorithms optimize energy performance and thermal comfort while redefining aesthetic and sustainable possibilities in contemporary architecture. This approach proposes an innovative framework to address climate challenges, showcasing the potential of digital tools to transform architectural design into a more resilient and adaptive paradigm.
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