natatorium - icon in the park BIPVs shade &provide power for electricity & water heating
fourth year academic project; a comprehensive design of a natatorium at a site north of manhattan at isham park. to create a building with a light footprint a concrete structure elevated the pool to the fourth level, freeing up the ground rocky ground below and opening the main space to sweeping views of the river and gw bridge. trees are not cut, rainwater is collected on site and geothermal heating is used for space and water heating.
summer sun 72°
Small fans to cool hot air GAS FILLED DOUBLE E.T.F.E PANELS TRAPS HEAT Return air ducts
WINTER SUN 25° U.V. RAYS ABSORBED BY PLANTS
fresh air supply
U.V. RAYS ABSORBED BY PLANTS
EXPOSED CONCRETE RETAINS HEAT
INCOMING FRESH AIR
supply air is heated by lost energy
radiant floor cooling
Return air loses heat FRESH AIR IS DRAWN IN & PREHEATED
radiant floor cooling
WINTER
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SUMMER