Paper

Empowering Architectural Performance through Biophilic Shading and Hands-On Teaching

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Abstract

This paper presents a collaborative educational initiative between academic institutions aimed at empowering architecture students through experiential learning and design-build collaboration within an active systems curriculum. Centered on biophilic shading devices, the project explores how integrating biophilic principles into climate-responsive systems enhances building performance, occupant well-being, and sustainability. By engaging students in designing and fabricating solar control solutions, this initiative demonstrates the synergy between biophilic ornamentation and functional systems in creating efficient, health-promoting architectural outcomes.

Keywords: experiential learning, building performance, biophilic design, shading systems

How to Cite:

Maloo, N. & Sagan, D., (2025) “Empowering Architectural Performance through Biophilic Shading and Hands-On Teaching”, Building Technology Educators’ Society 2025(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.7275/btes.3512