Abstract: A periodically shieldable solar structure (10) comprises a cavity formed between a pair of light transmitting members (12). A foam insulation/shading system (14) is provided for periodically filling the cavity with degradable foam. The foam insulation/shading system (14) comprises a series of foam generators (28) mounted within the cavity and distributed therealong to provide multiple foam generating points therewithin. The foam generators (28) are operatively coupled to a source of pressurized air and a source of foaming solution.

Abstract: A periodically shieldable solar structure (10) comprises a cavity formed between a pair of light transmitting members (12). A foam insulation/shading system (14) is provided for periodically filling the cavity with degradable foam. The foam insulation/shading system (14) comprises a series of foam generators (28) mounted within the cavity and distributed therealong to provide multiple foam generating points therewithin. The foam generators (28) are operatively coupled to a source of pressurized air and a source of foaming solution.

Abstract: A building insulation/shading system comprises a dynamic fluid foam generator and a plurality of deployable/retractable flexible containers mounted to the building structure. Each container has an inlet connected to the dynamic fluid foam generator and an outlet for draining the liquid resulting from the degradation of the insulation foam directed in the container by the foam generator. The containers are movable between an expanded operational position in which the flexible containers are filled with dynamic fluid insulation foam and a retracted storage position in which the flexible containers have been emptied and retracted along the sides of the building.