MASTER THESIS Biomimetic potential of sponge ... - IAP/TU Wien

Figure 25: Daylight Guidance Systems. .................................................................................... 76
Figure 26: Severely damaged office building in Concepción, Chile after the 2010 earthquake.
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Figure 27: Features of sponge spicules .................................................................................... 80
Figure 28: Spicule-panel in open state and differentially shaded state. ................................. 83
Figure 29 The Qube, Vancouver. .............................................................................................. 85
Figure 30: Daylight system integrated into the core of an earthquake-proof building. .......... 86
Tables
Table 1: Mechanical properties of spicules in bending to determine moisture effects in
seawater ................................................................................................................................... 57
Table 2: Principles implemented in the proposed light guidance systems ............................. 81
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