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The table reproduces the rendering relative to the entrance of the Bruzzone pastry & bakery in Genova Pegli. The shop is defined by a rectangular plan measuring 11mx7m, whose perimeter is interrupted on both sides by a window. The sales area is characterized by three large openings that overlook Via Martiri that, along with other streets, make up the arteries of the city shopping.
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The sales area is composed of two parts. The first consists of the counter, characterized by a linear shape where we find the focacceria area, the gastronomy and the pastry and the rounded ends where there are the register and an exhibition area. The second part of the room consists of the bread exhibitor, followed by the display shelves of the packaged confectionery and the underlying product wrapping area. On the right side of the laboratory door there’s pasta display stand
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indication of the absence of a sliding glass that affects the perishable nature of the exposed products. Last but not least, the distance between the counter and the bread exhibitor is not enough to guarantee a comfortable passage to the staff.
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The upper image shows the sales counter floor plan. The gray areas are those goods on display. It can easily be noted that, despite the large amount of space share is effectively exploitable. Starting from the left side of the counter we find: products, 3 trays for gastronomy and the remaining part is composed of 15 trays and
that do not welcome available, only a fair n 4 trays for bakery 4 cake tins for pastry.
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In this part there are exclamation symbols. These symbols highlight the presence of errors or changes to be made in the new project facilitating the sale of the exhibited products. The first exclamation points at the top indicate the presence of areas that are difficult to exploit and therefore complicit in a lack of exhibited of the goods. Then in the section of the counter we have the first! which indicates the low height between the shelf and the area where finf place the lighting. Near this area we find the
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On this page you can appreciate the general layout of the bakery, the colors of the board have been used on the various machines to simplify the understanding of the various uses. Therefore, being guided by the colors, you can see how most of the machinery used is found in proximity of the same, thus simplifying the displacements.It turns out, however, that a sector specifically that of gastronomy, has been overlooked by this practice of common sense, the main reason is that it is a newly entered department, so it was adapted to the original conformation that did not provide it. In the development phase of the new business idea, it was concluded that the sales footprint now centered on bread making can no longer represent the core business of the company, but its importance as a recall agent is emphasized. Moved to other more lucrative departments such as that of gastronomy and pastry. The planning of the laboratory will follow an upheaval aimed at strengthening and
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implementing the production of the mentioned sectors. Remaining at the current disposal, it can be observed that the main part of the laboratory, surrounded by brown, is assigned to the bakery department instead of the highlighted one of yellow to the pastry, finally in red gastronomy.The main problem beyond that already mentioned the erroneous location of the gastronomy department, is that of the remoteness of all sectors from the washing area, and storage of tools not that access to water. In addition the bottleneck formed with the disposal of the leavening cell, between the bakery and pastry department. Following are graphs that show in a fairly intuitive, those that are the distances that must be traveled to get to the main pivot points, for the completion of various preparations. Below each of them there is a preview of the distances of the new arrangement.
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Analyzing the graphic of the pastry area it can be noticed that the greater distances are traveled to reach the oven and the sink.
From the gastronomy counter you have to travel long distances to reach the oven and the sink respectively.
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The bakery laboratory is well placed being close to all points of interest reported with the exception of the sink.
The sales area is also close to all points of interest with the exception of the tray and paper storage area.
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This isometric cross-section shows in its entirety the renewal of the sale area. The main components that characterized the conformation of the previous furniture remain almost unchanged, the counter and the displayer of the bread remains in the back. For the rest, we tried to get a modern design that would allow a simpler and more effective exposure of the products. In addition, the customer is given the opportunity to consume the purchased food directly in the place, this is done by inserting a series of shelves provided with stools. Another major change was the fact that the windows, previously obstructed, returned to utility, spreading more natural light into the environment. In addition, during the planning phase, an area used as a cafeteria has been planned, this space is formed by the receding of the wall of the laboratory.
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Alberto Bruzzone The following table highlights the characteristics of the new counter, which unlike the previous one wants to return to greater simplicity, very popular today in the sector. The food is exposed on a plane, interposed only by the scales and cutting boards, the counter plane is a stainless steel surface that in addition to the well-known properties, will facilitate daily cleaning operations. The only impediment between the displayed goods and the customers will be the panes ofglass of the counter. Much more linear and simple compared to the curved ones previously present. In addition they act as a support shelf, for goods sold or in case of coffee
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or other consumption. The idea of ​​continuity of the counter is strongly emphasized, in the design of the access gate. Used by sellers and couriers to reach the back counter or the laboratory. This consists of a glass shelf flush with the counter, liftable and a small gate below. The only element that breaks the continuity of the counter and the large display cabinet. Characterized by a rather imposing surface, it will catalyze customers’ attention on the various sweets displayed inside it. Its strategic position, in the sense that people waiting to pay for the products purchased, will be more or at least probably encouraged to buy some extra products. The cash register is the penultimate outpost that precedes the presentation of breakfast desserts, sold to the piece and therefore away from the scales.
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As will be easily noticeable the amount of trays that can be accommodated in the new display counter, and significantly greater. The increase in products exposed varies with the previous counter for the following: trays used for the focacciaeria is 10 units compared to 4, trays gastronomy is 9 units compared to 3 in the end for the pastry is 26 units compared to 19 previous.
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The display cabinet will guarantee an excellent preservation of the exposed food, this will partly happen thanks to the presence of glass closing doors.The average height between the four shelves is 26 cm, more than enough to accommodate cakes of considerable size..
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The project plan shown on this page reflects the decision of the new business model specified in the text of the current plan. As you can immediately notice the various activities are now well grouped. Always with respect to the idea of changing the importance of the different departments, a different arrangement of the various work areas follows. Gastronomy, which was previously disseminated in the laboratory, now finds ample space and a decisive structuring, which will greatly facilitate the work of food preparation. At the same time, the bakery laboratory sees a move towards the more peripheral area of the laboratory, which is largely justified by the desire to reduce the production of bread to some variety. It will largely offset by the purchase of bread from trusted facilities. In addition to placing the leavening cell in the perimeter wall of the head, it avoids the problem that had created the bottleneck in the middle of the laboratory. The pastry department is now halfway there.
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Since all the area is where most of the working time is spent, and especially that of the owner, now it is located in a position that facilitates the achievement of areas of interest, which previously were more distant as the oven and the washing area. One of the biggest changes is precisely the one derived from the displacement of the washing area, as it is now located in the middle of the laboratory, easily reachable now by all departments. There is also news for the sales area, which clearly sees a complete modernization of the premises, and specifically sees moved the storage area of the paper trays stock and anything else in the immediate vicinity. Even the location of the changing room immediately a radical shift, now is located on the side of the leavening cell, after the area used for bakery.
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The bakery department now sees increased distances for reaching the oven and fridge, the other values remain lower.
All the parameters of distance to the various junctions referring to the pastry have decreased, this will result in a general improvement of the work
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Gastronomy is that of all work areas, which benefits from the best comparative results with the old arrangement.
The sales area sees some parameters increase like the oven and the sink, on the other hand the approach with the stocks is drastic
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This isometric cross-section shows in its entirely the renewal of the laboratory. As can be appreciated from the table, now all sectors are well diversified and grouped, thus allowing easy organizational and operational capacity of each area. In support the previous table charts you have, have been inserted pictograms explaining the key points of each sector. The adjacent box instead shows the composition of the area in front of the oven, during the cooking operations of the bakery preparations.
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This table focuses on the exposure of the various realization possibilities that emerged during the design phase, with regard to the space between the bread display and the refrigerators. This central space can be exploited in various ways and the options chosen will be reflected on the back of this. So a greater possibility of choice Will induce a better awareness in the customer.
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This hypothesis foresees the insertion of a sliding door, which will divide the sale from a new laboratory. In addition to the peak moments of the work, this can be used as an exhibitor, as some panels that compose it are movable in a horizontal position to form a shelf.
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This option, which is also represented in the render, presents, the possibility of a niche used as a cafĂŠ. The option must be evaluated with caution, as the possibility of the laboratory behind it is precluded. In its substitution a department of frozen stocks is foreseen.
The third option foresee the integrity of the partition wall, as preference is given to the presence of a larger supporting surface and to a fixed exhibition possibility. In this configuration the laboratory behind is completely free from restrictions, such as gates or anything else can limit its geometry.
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The last project table focuses its attention on the main element, the bread display. This as indeed the whole project is characterized by a newfound simplicity. In fact, the structure is essentially composed of a series of wooden slats, which form shelves. The choice of a fairly
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clear wood strip was dictated by the need to bring out the exposed bread. Bread that will stand out against a very dark surface, which will increase even more the contrast. In each shelf there is the inclusion of a series of LED strips, yellow, which will illuminate the product ‘17 and give even more rusticity to the exhibitor.
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The market project is an example of how it is possible to play with the architecture, reexamining elements of the past with a modern approach in the search of amazing the passerby and making onlookers gawk. Amongst the new building structures that stand on the market, it is possible to find a number of elements inspired or adapted from the fantasy world. From the house of Up! to the giant piglet, passing through the cloud-lamps and the helicoidal slide... these elements will not only distinguish the facade, but will also serve as an emotional gateway to revive our inner child. And this is precisely the project’s objective..
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In the preliminary phase of the project, the surrounding areas of the plot were analysed in order to understand the most pressing requirements of the neighbourhood, which could be effectively met with the project itself. The examination revealed the lack of a green public area, the reduced number of parking spots, and the want and need to renovate the neighbourhood. The lot is, in great measure, occupied by old constructions that configured the fruit and vegetable market, of which the project intends to keep only those that faced the main street. The remaining structures are to be demolished, except for some of the perimeter walls, which will carry out the function of outlining the lot and, moreover, of explicitly showing the disposition of leaving a historic trace of the original extensions of the market.
architecture project render / ideas interior project The new interventions, even if denying the symmetry of the pre-existing complex, will preserve the two main axis.
Fully equipped public and private green areas are to be developed in the available land extensions between the building blocks.
The residential buildings will be facing south, while those intended for commercial and office use will be regulated by the north-south axis.
There is an ideal separation between public and private areas. The former are found just before the street, while the latter are located further in.
The orientation of the building structures was thoroughly studied, as to obstruct, to minimize the visual obstruction of the surrounding buildings.
The division between public and private guarantees a high acoustic comfort for the residential buildings.
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The shopping mall, true characterising element of the project, is the result of overlaying an outof-the-ordinary building ensemble on top of the pre-existing structure.
The part of the project which is out of sight is, in great measure, occupied by retail shops and a supermarket located in the northern side. In these areas, it will also be possible to find the public restrooms.
The corner buildings will host the monumental staircases that enable the access to the upper floors. The addition of voluminous wind bracers is necessary in order to transfer to the foundations the horizontal loads that act on the entire façade.
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Impressive elements, foreign to the host structure, will be erected on concrete bases. These bodies will accommodate the most exclusive boutiques, which will have the privilege of having a large window overlooking the main street.
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The responsibility of amazing and attracting attentions is entrusted to the elements hanged from or attached to the new structures.Lamps in the form of clouds, flying piglets, airplanes and Tyrolean houses are some of the elements used as surprise factor.
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The roof is built through the assembly of coloured Plexiglas panels, supported by the large framed structure and by the two large wind bracers. One of the main references for the roof design was the one conceived by Peter Cook for the Kunthaus.
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Diagram 4 shows the openings for the staircases and the four lifts.
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The block has 5 floors, and a total height of 19m.
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The maximum dimensions of the office block are 47x15x19m.
The office building will be built, in the most part, with reinforced concrete. The roof, on the other hand, is made up of wooden panels that follow a mono-pitched roof configuration (also called shed configuration), typically used in industrial constructions. This architectural choice symbolically recalls the office function of the building block. The north-south orientation of the blocks has the purpose of reducing direct sunlight incidence. These blocks, unlike the residential buildings, must have a natural light control system, given the activities performed in their internal areas: working on the computer, reading and writing. The internal distribution is done through a central staircase and two lifts, aside from the numerous corridors that connect the different divisions within the building. The added value of this building is the fact that it makes the most of the shed-configured roof’s slope, using it to locate photovoltaic panels, which render the building – in great
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The cohousing is inspired in the elongated block residential typology, with the accommodation bodies overlooking only one side. In this case, the distribution area (i.e. corridor, stairs and lifts) is oriented to the north, while the housing units are oriented to the south (side that receives the highest solar radiation). The building should be read as an ironic reinterpretation of the classical French constructions of the 17th century. In the ground floor and the underground level, it is possible to find the communal spaces: study and relaxation areas for the students, in addition to a playground area for the children. A cafeteria (which can also be used, if desired, by the employees of the offices above), occupies a large portion of the underground level. The housing units contemplate four different residential typologies:Elderly residences (orange): spaces distributed in one level, located not beyond the second floor. Duplex A (fuchsia) and Duplex B (red): these two type of apartments differ from each other as the latter includes and additional room, which make them ideal for couples with kids. Student residences: located in the last floor of the building, are characterised by having a simply distributed space (with north-south alignment) that encloses two separate bedrooms, separated by the bathroom (one bathroom for two students). All the typologies listed above will be constructed using XLAM prefabricated panels. The remaining portions of the structure, more specifically the common areas and the distribution spaces, is built with reinforced concrete
Looking at the masterplan it is possible to see, from a bird’s eye point of view, how an abandoned lot can come back to life. It is possible to see how the study of the diverse building typologies and the surface manipulation – very different from each other – does not interfere with the general harmony of the project. Fantastic elements that will ensure the amazement of the passer-by are strategically located around the perimeter, creating surreal and full of imagination environments that will turn the project into a reference point not only for the entire neighbourhood, but also for the people who live and work within.
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The project is based on the construction of six sculptural elements, characterised by a triangular pattern of different sizes, constructed as a concrete cast. Each element sets bounds to a functional space in its interior. The tallest elements are 17m high with an internal diameter of around 6m, dimensions that are regulated according to the activities to be developed in each of the defined areas. The outermost portion of the elements will be coated with a purple reflective metallic sheet that, together with the large perforations in its extremities, will fulfil the function of a skylight. The perforations will enable the passage of natural light, which will then be reflected by the metallic coating, with the aim of using this light to illuminate the underlying spaces. The roof, which lies upon these six skylights, is a complex element characterised by a hexagonal mesh, made up of three layers. The intention of this architectural choice was to create a floating veil to covere the entire extent of the entrance hall, which at the same time was able to suggest mobility.
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The pavilion first level plan is configured by six different areas, each one defined by its respective architectural elements (skylights), which characterise the entire project. In addition to these areas, there is a seventh space, accessed through the underground level. This room is conceived as an auditorium, and it is the only space for which the skylight is cut at mid-height, as the required solar gain for this area is higher than any other one. Starting from the left end, it is possible to find the ticket office, and subsequently the locker room and the distribution area (easily identified by its large spiral staircase and an elevator) to the left and to the right, respectively. The latter provides the only access point to the underground pavilion, which exit is found on the diametrically opposite side. This room is characterised by the presence of a large central opening that enables a visual communication between the level 0 and one of the exhibition areas of the underground pavilion.
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The study model examines the three parts that make up the structure of the pavilion and shows their interconnections. As it can be seen by looking at the floor plan, the area replicated as a scale model corresponds to the element at the far right of the project, where the exit is located. The section cuts through the roof, the skylight and the underground level. These elements were all represented with different materials, manipulated with diverse techniques. For instance, the roof was created with two sheets of tracing paper, folded numerous times and separated from each other with small hot glue cylinders, with the intent of reproducing the hexagonal mesh of the original one. The skylight was created through the use of 3D printing technology; whilst the parts that make up the underground pavilion are laser cut wooden blocks, superimposed on one another and coated with white paint.
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The main idea of the project is to give architecture a new interpretation: make it more dynamic, durable, developed and better integrated with the nature; give it the possibility of reducing its environmental impact and of becoming, partly, a living organism. The starting point for the project were the studies done in recent years by different research facilities regarding the search of alternative energy sources. The research has gone through a series of stages, up to the point of determining that certain algal crops – chosen based on their higher lipid production – was the best available alternative. These cellular organisms have a remarkable ability to adapt, which have led to researchers such as Cesare Griffa, to transfer their usefulness from the laboratory and semi-industrial production world, to the architectural one. In the latter, the creation of membranes able to host and grow these organisms, have led to the acquisition of energy and environmental benefits in buildings, when applied to architectural projects.
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1 heat exchange The water temperature inside the photobioreactor must be controlled. In order to assure an excellent operation, the temperature should be kept between 20°C and 30°C. When the temperature exceeds these limits, the building-photobioreactor integration makes it possible to cool down the water, through an exchange system (radiators). In this way, valuable energy is recovered, which in industrial facilities most of the times would be considered waste.
3 absorption of CO2 The wall will enable the absorption of CO2 from the air (through the RuBicondo enzyme) and will fix it to the biomass. At the same time, it will release oxygen, as a result of the photosynthesis process. The building users, in addition to the countless benefits mentioned before, will also have the possibility of breathing air of higher quality.
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The first valid reason for the installation of a photobioreactor is biomass production. The diatomaceous have very significant growth rates. These means that when the system is operating adequately, a weekly collection of biomass is expected. The collection is carried out in a special area, normally dedicated exclusively for the system. 1gr of dried biomass contains around 23kJ of energy.
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The photobioreactors located on the facade also serve a natural shading purpose. The microalgal cultures increase their efforts of cellular subdivision (upto four subdivisions per day) when they are subject to an intense solar radiation. During the winter, when their activity is reduced, they will naturally adapt to allow a higher natural light admittance into the interior of the building.
5 photobioreactor facade Another main characteristic of a photobioreactor facade is the possibility of being able to change the colour intensity of the algae, or change their colour completely, depending on the culture concentration in the water. Additionally, the creation of air bubbles (or other systems) required to keep the crop in motion inside the photobioreactors will give a sense of a dynamic façade.
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Waste water from sinks, showers and toilets will be mixed with the rain water that has been collected, and will be released into the photobioreactors. The reuse of the waste water will diminish the cost relative to nutrient supply for the culture, and will also reduce the sewage load produced by the building
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The cultivated algae produces clean water, oil and biomass for use in the production of bio diesel and electricity in the BIO FUEL STATION
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The “WaterLilly 2.0” system, created by Cesare Griffa’s, is the prototype of a microalgae vertical farm to be implemented as an architectural skin. The potential of microalgae has been integrated within a custom designed four layered ETFE cladding system, while the flows of energy, water and CO2 are controlled and regulated in real-time and made to respond and adjust to weather patterns. Algae active modules are the core of the system. The algal active modules are transparent plastic film growing chambers designed in a specific shape to optimise the fluid dynamics of the algal solution. The module is composed by a reinforced perimeter and growing chamber in a central position with a side channel to avoid overflow spills. The primary supply of algal solution occurs through the opening positioned on the upper side of the chamber. The tail positioned in the lower side slips into the pocket underneath, and allows the continuous outflow of the solution. Each module contains a volume of algal solution of 10-15L. A variant of this component welded at its eds and equipped with an inflation valve allows the realisation of pneumatic cushions to be inflated with air for passive facades. The algal solution will tend to heat up during the journey in the façade and coold won in the tanks. Adjusting the speed of the algae fall in the façade is crucial to find the right balance of temperature. The project estimates a travel time in front of about 10 minutes. Two maintainers ensure a continuous supervision of the façade during the growing period and will be able to intervene for normal maintenance and to manage unlikely emergencies. Tests performed during the design phase have shown that the system has high volumetric productivity (0.8g/L/day). The plastic materials of the growing chambers do not create significant changes in pH, which remain in the set range, and evaporation is contained in 100mL/day. https://cesaregriffa.com/2015/03/16/vertical-algae-farm-2014/ http://www.carloratti.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20140407_AlgaeIndustryMagazine.pdf
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The system has, at its core, the photobioreactor. Thanks to this element, it is possible to obtain oxygen and algae biomass, which are the final products of the process. In order to achieve an ideal production, the chosen algal strain needs to be supplied with the adequate amounts of CO2, nutrients and water.
The algae solution flows from one module to another by gravity, continuing its path up to the collection tanks.
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The CO2 will be extracted from the air, but given its low concentration it cannot guarantee a sufficient amount of CO2 to the system. The CO2 that cannot be absorbed from the air will be generated by a gas heater.
The system will reuse part of the previously treated sanitary water, in addition to the rain water that has been collected.
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The temperature inside the photobioreactors should not reach damaging levels for the crop. The water must necessarily pass through a heat exchange system.
The temperature, the pH, and the density of the algal mass, together with the oxygen, need to be kept under control, with the use of sensors located in different parts of the circuit.
Besides biogas, from the biomass it is also possible to deliver different products such as Biodiesel and fertilisers. The transformation of biomass into these products will be done in special laboratories.
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The choice of the location was mostly determined by the need of having specific climate characteristics suitable for the growth of certain slag all strains. This characteristic is easily found in areas located near the line of the Equator, which can be seen in the map that identifies the zones with higher lipid production. Given that there was a very vast number of adequate places for algae growth, considering their climate, a second parameter was considered: it was important to find a location that presented pollution problems. Why the choice of this parameter? Because the algae have the ability of reducing pollution levels by absorbing the carbon dioxide from the air and releases large amounts of oxygen, as a result of the photosynthesis process.
The selected lot has an extension of around 24,000m2. The longest side measures 225m, while the shortest one measures 95m. Up until a few months ago, the lot was used as an open air parking, but has since been purchased by a Chinese constructor. The area is expected to be used for a multifunctional complex, with a residential tower, a hotel and a commercial area. The works are expected to conclude in 2018. In these section, the analysis diagrams of the project area are shown. The first image illustrates, in orange colour, the total area, which is of around 24,000m2. The second one shows the available parking spaces in the neighbouring area. Diagram number 3 displays the vehicles direction of travel, together with the metro and tram lines. Image number 5 identifies all the commercial activities of the surrounding areas, whilst number 6 puts in evidence the lack of green available area.
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As a result of its geography, its high vehicle dependency and its port complex, Los Angeles has a very high air pollution, which takes the smog form. The time of the year in which the problem becomes more evident is from May to October. While some cities rely on the rain to get rid of the smog, Los Angeles (given its bare 380mm of rain per year) is unable to do the same.
Here it is possible to see the L.A. climate data extracted from the software Ecotec Analysis 2011. The data is overlaid on the lot’s masterplan, with the aim of facilitating the comprehension of the natural effects such as orientation, shadowing and prevailing currents, as to be able to study better the advantages and disadvantages that these can entail. .
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hat follow show the minimum, mean and maximum world om these, it is possible to see that the mean lipid producalues than the mean biomass production. Regarding the e production will reach values of 2.43-2.57 m/ha/mo. Only months, the minimum productivity will be recorded, reachhalf of those reported in the periods of maximum produc-
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Below, it is possible to see the 15 steps that determined the form of the building. All of them are dictated by geometrical reasoning and by environmental factors, both of which were subject to previous studies done specifically for the project area.
How can we shape the building according to the elements that surround it?
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Extrusion of a rectangular area.
The neighbouring streets become the guidelines for some of the section plans.
Afterwards… the sectioning operations.
I select and extrude two of the five sides of the main surface.
The extrusion’s height is set to match that of the neighbouring buildings
The towers twist on their own axis, to match the N-S axis, the best alignment considering the solar path.
I section my solid. The asymmetry will improve the aerodynamics of both towers.
The form will give the towers multiple points of view over L.A.
With the use of the ‘fill’ command to smoothen the edges of the impressive terraces of both buildings.
With the elimination of the corners, two squares are created.
The resulting form naturally guides the people towards the two entrance corners of the structure
Another design operation results in the creation of a covered perimeter path around the complex
The entire complex will be characterised by a constant presence of green areas
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Hotel The project duplicates, with slight variations, the main functions of the building that is currently being constructed. This means that the project foresees a residential tower, a portion of which is to be used as office areas; a smaller tower, projected entirely as a hotel; and a third body, that will be used as a commercial area. The diagrams below show, for each of the structures mentioned before, how a user that arrives by foot, by car or with public transportation can reach his/her destination. The parking is divided I three parts, two of which are destined for use of the tenants of the residence tower and for the guests of the hotel; the third will be open for public use, specifically for people coming to the shopping mall or for the ones that want to enjoy the green areas. Both towers foresee a vertical distribution area with a staircase and two lifts.
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The precise positions of the photobioreactors ono the façade were decided after studying the annual solar radiation map. This first step makes it possible to choose wisely the photobioreactors’ positions, and locate them in the areas where the building receives higher or maximum solar radiation. This map was created by inserting the 3D model in RHINOCEROS, and using the DIVA for Rhino plug-in. The solar radiation map shows the areas where the solar radiation is maximum (in yellow), which are normally the terrace areas. As these areas are intended solely for user’s needs, a decision was mad of positioning the photobioreactors in the next-best solar radiation level (in red) over the façade.
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The colour of the modules changes depending on two factors. The first one has to do with the choice of the algal strain. For this project, the chosen strains are: Chlorella Culgaris of green colour, the Botryococcus Braunii of yellow colour and the Haematocyst of red colour. The second factor that affects the colour is the maturation time. The rate at which these microorganism duplicate is astonishing, and the water can go from being transparent to becoming turbid in just a matter of days.
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The THE STUDIO project follows the same line of design used in THE MARKET project. In both projects it is easy to identify the explicit will to draw the viewer’s attention. In order to provoke a large sense of wonder in the presence of the presented architecture, specific fantasy traits are implemented (which are not normally found in the built architecture), which aim to fulfilling a suggestive role. As for the project THE STUDIO, the idea was born from the will of projecting an office located in the middle of a green area. From this starting point, the references to the feasibility and the technique gave way to the creativity, which resulted in the creation of completely unusual forms for the contemporary architecture world. .
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Without a doubt, the thing that is impossible not to notice is what could be theoretically called roof. In this case, its ordinary version is not present, and in its place comes to live an object of organic lines that recalls the form of a cloud… a coloured cloud in the middle of the woods. Underneath this element lies the studio, which follows more closely the common interior design, though there are fantasy elements that connect the cloud to the office. These elements are represented by the three hollow columns with an irregular section, which run from the floor up to the roof. Another notorious characteristic is the vertical panelling that drops down from the cloud, stopping at diverse heights with the aim of creating a sinuous line that surrounds the window surfaces (sole protective membrane that divides internal and external spaces). .
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The Eat 27 project is a unique internal study project. The restaurant is developed in three levels. The first one, also the biggest one, is found at ground level. On this level it is possible to find, besides the entrance, the bar area. Characterised by a striking counter that uses the same material found in the interior of the tunnel that leads to the upper floors: a golden jagged metal surface. The large windows facing the street are rhythmically spaced by black metal profiles that act as their support. The curtains, which can be closed, fulfil the shadowing requirements, and also provide the needed privacy at the interior of the room.
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In this study scheme it is possible to see how, through a staircase located at the end of the tunnel, it is possible to access the upper floors. From the second floor, with another small staircase, it is possible to reach the third and last level. The spaces mentioned before have a small surface, reason why they are ideal to host business dinners, where the privacy and voice volume control are needed. The floors will be attached to the four major pillars of the building. In the first floor room, some fake columns will be added, that will not reach the floor. From their extremities will hang large artistic chandeliers.
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UNREAL ENGINE 4 This software, originally developed for the creation of Epic Games videogames, has three main characteristics. Thanks to these the software will become, without a doubt, the reference point for the digital architectural representation in the next couple of years. 1. Unreal Engine 4 is a free architectural software. It does not require to set aside the earnings of one year to be able to buy the license or, even worse, to download it illegally. UE4 is free for download. 2. Unreal Engine 4 performs a real-time render. How frustrating is it when the time needed for the computer to perform the render calculations is too long? What about animations? UE4 makes all calculations in real-time, so it is no longer necessary to wait for the computer to finish the renderising work, as to be able to see again a floor plan or an elevation that must be finished and turned in before midnight. 3. Unreal Engine 4 has amazing graphics. UE4 probably has the best graphic quality seen up to this day.
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