Parametric Lan‎dscape Design of Light an‎d Shadow through Shading Structures with a Biomimetic Approach

9/17/2025 12:00:00 AM

This research investigates the design of shading structures through a parametric approach inspired by biomimetic patterns, aiming to enhance thermal comfort an‎d user experience in the Iran Botanic Garden. Initially, multiple design scenarios were modeled in Rhino an‎d Grasshopper an‎d assessed using the Ladybug plugin for shading performance an‎d thermal efficiency. Findings identified the maple leaf form as the most effective in meeting the design objectives. Subsequently, Ecotect, Climate Consultant, an‎d Ladybug were employed to analyze the site’s climatic conditions, including solar radiation, wind patterns, an‎d existing shading, to determine the optimal arrangement of the shading structures. The proposed configuration demonstrated a significant reduction in perceived temperature, improved shading quality, enhanced natural ventilation, an‎d increased visitors’ thermal comfort. This study highlights that the integration of detailed climatic analysis with a parametric, nature-inspired approach facilitates the creation of sustainable, user-centered open spaces.

معماري منظر , بيوميميكري , آسايش حرارتي , سايبان , شبيه‌سازي پارامتريك نور و سايه

Lan‎dscape Architecture , Biomimicry , Thermal Comfort , Shading Structures , Parametric Simulation of Light an‎d Shadow

Elnaz Vahedipour Tabrizi

Mahshid Ghorbanian - Mohsen Faizi