Ahmad Eltaweel
Louvera
Ahmad is a Lecturer in Architecture and an Environmental Performance Specialist, focusing his research on utilizing a parametric design approach to optimize building energy performance and advanced daylighting analysis for both human comfort and energy savings. His strong academic foundation includes a PhD in Building Technology from the University of Nottingham, a MSc in Architectural Design, and a first-class Honours in BSc in Architectural Engineering, which underpinned by his extensive research record of over 20 main-author publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Demonstrating applied expertise, he completed four years of postdoctoral research at the Universities of Bath and Edinburgh Napier, designing thermally optimized shelters for displaced populations. This work was recognized with two winning certificates and a Trophy by the RISE Awards 2022. This dedication to practical innovation is further highlighted by his entrepreneurial project, the "Daylighting Louver System", which successfully translates his doctoral research into a commercial sustainable design solution.
About the Enterprise
Louvera’s daylighting louver system offers potential reductions in building electrical energy bills of up to 30%. The proposed system sustainably uses automated blinds based on parametric control of individually-angled reflective slats, that can reflect the direct sunlight to the ceiling of a room to serve as a diffuse light source to the room.
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Traditional daylighting methods can only illuminate the perimeter zone, typically within 3 meters of windows. Louvera’s innovative system significantly extends this reach, by delivering uniform daylight up to 8 meters into deep-plan building interiors while blocking unwanted direct sunlight glare.
The main target in 5 years is to see new and existing office buildings utilize the benefits of daylight instead of using electrical energy, to achieve sustainable green buildings, by using smart, simple and cheap technology.
Achievements
& Highlights
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Successfully transitioned core doctoral research into a tangible commercial product with the launch of the Daylighting Louver System.
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Successfully secured initial entrepreneurial capital, including a £7,000 Starter Grant from Edinburgh Napier University, validating the commercial viability of the system.
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