A Thermal Adaptation Architecture - Heliotrope
Vandana N.Mahajan, Pushkaraj Sant, Mayur Patil, Krushna Ugale
DOI : 10.46335/IJIES.2023.8.5.4
Abstract – The Heliotrope is a unique solar-powered home designed by architect Ralph Disch in 1994. It has a rotating structure that allows it to track the sun's movement and maximize energy generation. The Heliotrope was a ground-breaking project that gave rise to the Sonnenschiff Solar Development and played a role in the development of the German solar sector. One of the Heliotrope's most remarkable features is its energy efficiency. It generates five times more energy than it consumes, making it one of the world's first truly energy-surplus homes. The Heliotrope achieves this through a combination of design features, including triple-pane thermal glass windows, solar thermal pipes, and a large solar array mounted on its roof.
