[Pei-Yin Chou - Thermal Spirals - COVER IMG] Thermal Spirals — Physical scale model, thermochromic composite facade system
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Thermal Spirals

CompanyPei-Yin Chou
University/SchoolUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Lead ArchitectPei-Yin Chou
ClientAcademic Research Project (UCLA M.Arch Research Studio)
Projecthttps://indd.adobe.com/view/a25ea14d-a6bd-4313-b368-e96c9143b353
Project Videohttps://youtu.be/DZzvnRnYiqY

A parametric façade retrofit translating Nautilus shell geometry into a climate-responsive building skin. Solar exposure data drives lamella depth and density across LA's Trust Building, reducing solar heat gain by 45%. FDM-printed in thermochromic PLA (blue to white at 31°C), the self-supporting panels enable zero-support fabrication and real-time thermal feedback, forming a modular system designed for disassembly and reuse.