Energy Saving Curtains

As a common sense, for summer with high solar radiant intensity and high ambient air temperature, the demand for air-conditioning and refrigeration is in preference to heating and hot water, this phenomenon is obvious especially in the area with higher solar radiant intensity. As has been shown from mass media, the prevalence of air-conditioners has brought great pressure upon energy, electricity and environment. Energy saving curtain is a window product from a combination of textile, with solar-collection materials. During the day, the shade can be drawn to the extent that people choose to reflect sunlight. It can significantly reduce cooling loads, improve thermal comfort and reduce potential glare problems. In this example, people make tangible choices over how much energy to save and use, their choices are experienced as an aesthetic presence in their home that reflects the natural cycle of daily light. The Energy saving curtain is an example of how power becomes integral to the function and the aesthetic expression of the artifact - thus energy is in focus as a design material. Designing for visualization and choice over energy use led to an interaction model, where natural rhythms and human decisions together build the expression of the object. The user is presented with a direct and tangible choice over enjoying the sunlight or saving the energy from curtain system.