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Ali Sarmad Khan MSc. Building Technology
Selected Projects | 2014 - 2016 (Digital Version)
Integrated Design
Sustainability
Detailing
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Click to View) CURRICULUM VITAE
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GRADUATION PROJECT | AR3B025 The Patching of Built Ornamental Heritage using Digital Fabrication.
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SWAT STUDIO - BELFAST | AR3B015 Urban Regeneration in the vicinity of Botanic Avenue, Belfast, N. Ireland.
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SWAT STUDIO ELABORATION | AR3B015 Design and resolution of parasitic structure on Botanic Station, Belfast.
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EXTREME | AR1AE010 Design of temporary cleanup pod/shelter on base camp 3 on Mount Everest.
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DELFT SEMINARS ON BUILDING TECHNOLOGY | AR1A075 Re-purposing of Neudeflat, Utrecht into a vertical farm with a kinetic faรงade.
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BUCKY LAB - LIGHT VAN | AR1B015 Retrofitting of a Mercedes Sprinter van in to a mobile light experimentation laboratory supported by the 3TU Federation.
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ALI SARMAD KHAN M.Sc. Building Technology
Graduated from TU Delft having gained a holistic view of the role and constraints of technology in the field of architecture and the built environment. Fast learner by virtue of diversity in education and can adapt to changing circumstances and requirements. Experience with
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student associations and publications has refined my organization and professional correspondence skills. In possession of search year (zoekjaar) visa. Fluent: English, Urdu/Hindi, Punjabi
Intermediate: Dutch (Delftse Methode - 3 Levels)
Zuidwal 11A, Den Haag, The Netherlands (2512 XR)
alisarmadkhan@gmail.com
061-9342294
7th April 1990
SOFTWARE SKILLS Advanced: Rhino3D (incl. Grasshopper3d), Autodesk Inventor, 3dsmax (incl. Vray), Autocad, Revit, Adobe Suite (incl. video editing and web design), TNO Diana, Geomagic Wrap, Geomagic Freeform, Meshlab, CloudCompare Basic: TRISCO, CAPSOL, C#, Python
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND TU Delft, Delft, The Netherlands SEP. 2014 - JUNE 2016
Masters in Building Technology (MSc)
Key Courses: SWAT Studio (Belfast), Extreme: Everest, Façade Design, Design Informatics (Izmir), Bucky Lab: Lightvan
Graduation Project: ‘The Patching of Ornamental Heritage via Digital Fabrication’ The graduation project explores the use of technology in the field of architectural conservation of ornaments via the aid of in-situ experiments, considers the economic and ethical repercussions of combining the old with the new and explores the role of the craftsman.
National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan (N.C.A.) 2009 – 2014
Bachelors in Architecture (B.Arch)
Minors: Photography (2010, 2011), French Language (2012)
Aitchison College, Lahore
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2008
GCSE A’ levels
2006
GCSE O’ levels
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 4TU Federation SEP. 2016 – PRESENT
Assistant Researcher Titled ‘Restorative Glass’, the research project pertains to the use of load bearing glass unit materials for the restoration of built heritage. Responsibilities included the digitization and mesh processing of the Lichtenberg castle ruins in Maastricht (the case in point), general historical research and preparation of drawings and models.
Imtiaz Ali Associates (I.A.A.) FEB. 2014 – AUG. 2014
Associate Architect
Responsibilities included design tasks for large residential and educational developments, optimizing internal organization of the firm, site supervision, preparation of architectural visualisations and presentations for clients.
2012 (5 Weeks)
Internship
Communication & Works Department, Govt. of Punjab (C.W.D.) 2011 (3 Weeks)
Internship Eden Housing
2010 (3 Weeks)
Quality Control Apprenticeship
EXTRA CURRICULAR & ACHIEVEMENTS TU Delft 2015 – 2016
BouT: Student Practice Association for Building Technology Secretary and Media - Board Member
2015
Committee Member and Editor for Rumoer (Building Tech. Publication) Debut Career Day (Bruil Group)
JUN. 2016
Workshop: Design Proposal for 3D Printed Dwellings (Mass Ergonomization) GEVEL 2016, Rotterdam
JAN. 2016
Workshop (Disruption Section): Design of Spider Joints for 3D Printing National College of Arts
2009, 2010, 2012 2012 - 2013
Merit Scholarships for academic excellence The Occasional Shopper (N.C.A. Student Publication) - Chief Designer Institute of Architects, Pakistan (I.A.P.) IAPex – Student Jamboree
FEB. 2013
1st Prize Green Line Corridor category (Team of 5) A critical investigation of the Lahore Bus Rapid Transit line, including social repercussions and effect on urban fabric with possible alternatives and solutions.
The 14th Asian Congress of Architects (Arcasia), Lahore OCT. 2010
Student Volunteer in-charge of Bangladeshi Delegation Aitchison College
2006
Rambir Shamsher Jung Art Prize (1st)
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GRADUATION PROJECT | AR3B025 | MSC 4 | 2015 - 16 MENTORS: FRANK SCHNATER, MARCEL BILOW, ROB VAN HEES
The Patching of Built Ornamental Heritage using Digital Fabrication
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Sustainable Design Graduation Studio
Scanning
Identification
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Case:
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Manufacturing
Installation
Documentation
Belgian Blue Limestone Column Fragment
Target:
Graduation Report
Validation
Mechanically Damaged Corner
The research project aimed to explore the role of
The information could then be used by conservationists
LIDAR Technology and Digital Fabrication techniques
to aid in conservation efforts when traditional
in the field of architectural conservation, particularly
methods are either not sufficient or not feasible,
for the patching of ornamental heritage.
thereby exploring the role of the ‘Neo-craftsperson’
Experiments
were
professional
3D
performed
scanning,
using
digital
various
fabrication,
and traditional mold making techniques for the
in the digital age. To gather subjective insight on the topic, professional conservationists were also interviewed and all opinions are recorded.
transference of geometry. The case recorded in Belgian Blue Limestone column fragment. Another Repository (Scan or Click)
aspect of the research was to explore the use of various mesh generation and manipulation methods.
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detail is the patching of a mechanically damaged
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
The Neo-craftsman’s Triangle This redefinition of craftsmanship can be summarized as a triangle. The neo-craftsman’s triangle consists of the three technological requirements that enable the physical realisation of digital designs. Removal of
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any one of these requirements can hinder the process
Patched Column First Sample
completely.
10g White pigment
The Modus Operandi Reusing existing geometry
Following the footsteps of the Par-
Using the existing geometry has a
thenon restoration, new geometry
relatively complex workflow but the
would be easier to manufacture and
results and would give insight into
give insight into the original state of
the state the structure had it survived
the structure.
without drastic damage.
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Identification
Alignment
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Creation of new geometry
2a
4 Mirroring OR
2b
Interpolation of missing geometry In
Rotation
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Boolean Operations
polygonal
modeling,
Booleans
operations generally subtract, intersect,
by detecting geometry that lies within or outside the overlapping
found in the basement of BK City (possibly from a church). The case
sections. In this instance, the missing geometry was generated
had mechanical damage on one corner, and exhibited symmetricity
via a subtractive boolean operation that removes the overlapping
(to be used as reference geometry).
geometry and just leaves the missing components.
Lasercanning with Z&F Imager 5010C Phase Shift Scanner sourced
Imported point cloud - 1,528,925 points incl. noise.
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The restoration target was a Belgian Blue Limestone column fragment
merge or split overlapping meshes
from Delfttech, Delft.
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Mesh Processing (Generation from Point Cloud) The Poisson Surface Reconstruction method was used to generate the meshes. This method interpolates surfaces using a best fit method via the Poisson algorithm.
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Green
hues
indicate
the
centralized
displacement of the mesh. It can be seen that at a Samples Per Node value of 20, the mesh is the smoothest and displacement starts to affect the fracture surface, which would have an effect on the fitting of the manufactured fragment.
The average displacement remained quite unpredictable however. A value of 15 was selected as a compromise between noise and detail and was exported in the PLY format for further processing.
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SPN: 1
SPN: 4
SPN: 15
SPN: 20
A samples per node value of 15 was found to give the optimum balance between noise and detail, particularly on the fracture surface.
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Interpolation Process (Geomagic Wrap + Freeform)
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Alignment of geometry, using vertical features as reference.
Alignment of geometry, using vertical features as reference.
Slicing of excess geometry, and removal of non-manifold geometry.
Post processing of mesh using sculpting tools in Freeform.
Transference of Geometry Mold Components
MDF Mold Reinforcement (All Dimensions in mm)
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An enclosing box was modeled to save material while pouring the silicone shell. The box was milled out of MDF and was clamped together
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during the manufacturing process. The box consisted of two pieces with simplified cavities that conformed to the basic shape of the fragment to be manufactured but with an offset
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of 2 cm. This would essentially be the thickness of a second silicone shell.
Extruded platform for mold
Two part model for Ultimaker 2+ Extended Printer (Pattern for geometry transfer)
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Since the use of FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printing technology was selected
Top Fragment
as the primary mode of production, the print had to be manufactured in two parts to fit in the limited build volume of the Ultimaker 2+
Cylindrical Inserts Height =15 mm
= 6 mm
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Extended printer.
Cylindrical Holes = 6.3 mm
A tolerance of 0.3 mm was used for the cylindrical inserts. A higher value was used so that small adjustments could be made if
Bottom Fragment
necessary during the glueing process. An
extruded platform was modeled on top of the fragment to create a pouring cavity during the production of the mold.
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Low resolution milled mold reinforcement
FDM - PLA 0.15 mm Pattern Samples
Pattern Sample Fitting
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Transference of Geometry Manufacturing via silicone molding
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2 3
1a. Anchoring using modeling clay
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1b. Application of Release Agent
2. Three Layers of Brush-on silicone
3. Application of release agent to inner surface of mold reinforcement.
4. Pouring of second layer of silicone (Moldmax 30) and sealing of mold reinforcement with clay.
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(Mold-max Stroke)
5. The mold is flipped to reveal integrated base on the 3D printed pattern.
6. Mold reinforcement unclamped and PLA
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Pattern Removed to reveal inner surface.
7. Mold reinforcement re-clamped and release agent applied to inner silicone surface.
8. A cement mixture is poured into the silicone shell ( with gentle shaking to avoid bubbles) until it reaches the marked top surface. The sample is released after 2-3 days of curing.
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Photographic Documentation
Clamped mold reinforcement after pouring of silicone shell.
Extracting the first cement cast required partial slicing of the silicone mold.
Post-processing required to smoothen partition marks.
Pouring of cement mixture on vibrating table.
Comparison between pattern and cast (the base is visible on the pattern).
Patched Column First Sample - 20g White pigment
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Fracture Surface - High-frequency detail lost via noise control.
Top of Column - Most indentations on the surface were lost.
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Detail Comparison vs. Mesh
Mold after pouring of first cement sample.
Interior surface of inner silicone mold.
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‘Pattern’ after 3 layers of brush on silicone.
Torus - Linear indentations on the surface were lost.
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SWAT STUDIO - BELFAST | AR3B015 | MSC 2 | 2015 | MENTOR: CRAIG LEE MARTIN GROUP: ALI SARMAD, RODRIGO LIMA, LARS HAMMER, BAYU PRAYUDHI, B. MAHON, R. RANKIN
Botanic Links
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Urban Intervention
Reclaimed Parking Area Flower Market
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Botanic Avenue
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Location: Goal:
Belfast, Botanic Avenue, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Urban Regeneration via Intervention
Titled ‘Botanic Links’, the goal of the intervention
contrast. The same archetype would then be used to
was to take the potentials from the already thriving
propagate the intervention into the peripheries. The
Botanic Avenue and ‘Cross Pollinate’ them towards
intervention was informed via the involvement of the
the perpendicular streets, which show a stark
local community through various forums.
Steps of Intervention
Community Engagement Interacting with the local community was essential to the intervention process. The team presented their preliminary designs at a community consultation event at the local community garden. The team interacted with locals who had been living in the area for decades, as well as other community officers, representatives from the city hall and local digital and print media.
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The first step was to relocate the parking lots around Posnett Street.
Other than recreational activities, the planners had also designed community input activities, the team got to provide their share of the story as well and their research conclusions and design inputs were also included in the community suggestions.
A large public square is then created from the resulting space.
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An adjacent closed off street is converted into a flower market and
The team later exchanged contact details with the local
within the square, constructed wetlands along the railway tracks
officials who promised that the team’s suggestions and
filter water and protect from noise pollution.
designs would be seriously considered in the regeneration process for the area.
the flowers sold are grown in multi-purpose public greenhouses
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The same archetype is then applied to the surrounding areas to propagate the development.
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Botanic Station - Constructed Wetlands - Botanic Avenue
Re-purposable Greenhouse Boxes - Posnett Street
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Constructed Wetlands - Public recreation area - Posnett Street
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Reclaimed Parking Area - Temporary Market - Botanic Avenue
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SWAT STUDIO ELABORATION | AR3B015 | MSC 2 | 2015 | MENTOR: CRAIG LEE MARTIN
Belfast Botanic Station
Location:
Belfast, Botanic Avenue, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Program:
Waiting Area / Transition Space
The project uses structural glass for the assembly of
The
structure
would
form
a
transition
space
Project Report
double curved glass panels in free-form geometry.
between the street and the station and uses can
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The morphology of the structure is derived from the
range from waiting areas for the station to pop-up
profiles of adjacent buildings: the Botanic Station
cafes. It would also provide an alternative route for
and an unlisted commercial building. It explores the
pedestrians since it has exits on both the North and
disintegration of traditional architectural geometry
the South side, parallel to the road. The uniqueness
which tends to be rigid and rectilinear into free-form
of the structure also has potential to raise real estate
double curved geometry using a rigid material like
prices in the area, thereby inducing regeneration.
glass.
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Parasitic Structure
Profile Layout Context Geometry Structural Portals
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The Structural Portals The glass portals that would carry the structure range in span from 4.7 to 2.3 m and therefore require to be split up into multiple pieces for ease of transportation and assembly. The ideal location for these splits would be where there is minimal shear stress. Locating the splits at these points also ensures that there is no locking mechanism required for the sliding joinery since at zero shear they will not slide to form one cohesive unit.
Points of min. shear on structural portal P.02 (The rest of the calculations can be found in the report)
Points of slicing on P.02
The split portals are connected with each other via the use of laminated sliding aluminum connectors.
(To adhere to transportation standards)
Laminated Connectors
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out of place. The pieces are then assembled on site
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Laminated Connector Detail I
Laminated Connector Detail II
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Paneling Principle
Contact Plates Detail
A number of constraints were set up to increase the scope of the design. The first constraint was the
MANNER X4560 - TRANSPARENT FLEXIBLE PVC RADIAL SEALING PROFILE
rejection of any holes in the glass panels as holes
10 MM ANNEALED GLASS WITH THERMOTROPIC COATING (DOUBLE CURVED)
tend to propagate cracks in the surface and also
MANNER X4560 - TRANSPARENT FLEXIBLE PVC PROFILE CONNECTOR
cause stresses. This meant that lamination methods
MASTERBOND SUPER GEL 9 CLEAR EPOXY ADHESIVE
had to be adapted to develop the joinery.
2 MM TH. NEOPRENE CONTACT PAD 3M HIGH PERFORMANCE ADHESIVE 2 MM STEEL PLATE WASHER M2 HEX NUT - STEEL
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M2 X 0.4 THREADED ROD - STEEL
BALL JOINT - EXT.Ø: 5MM - STEEL FRAYED END CONNECTION (ARAMID) 2 MM Ø ARAMID CABLE
To attach the panels to the portal, the panels are
The tensioning system ensures that the glass panels
pulled towards the portal using a cable system. The
are tightly held against the structural portals. The
second constraint was that the primary structural
tensioner used can pull with a force of up to 1000
material had to be glass. For this reason, glass
Kg. The connection is then fixed in place via an
portals were designed to support the glass panel
overlap with the running profiles.
structure.
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Tensioner Mount
Profile Intersection The PVC profile connector plays a key role in preventing the contact plates from being displaced in the X-Y axis. The plates are embedded inside the connector which holds them in place,
the radial
connector also embedded inside the connector then in turn holds the connector in place.
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The Footing The footing layout is laid down before the structure is assembled. The portals and end-panels are inserted against the profile, and a secondary profile fixes them in place using a bolt fastened connection. The footing is embedded into the ground using adhesive anchor bolts.
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The Entrance The door, unlike the rest of the structure is enclosed inside a square still profile because of its moving parts and necessity to mount on the wall.
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Entrance Detail - E1
E2
The connection against the wall is made using self tapping masonry screws and is weather-proofed
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using flashing and caulking. The glass panels from the adjacent glass portal are then inserted into extrusions along the steel profile.
The footing is embedded into the ground using adhesive anchor bolts and houses the end of the square steel profile in a bolted connection.
Entrance Detail - E2
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Thermotropic Glazing Opacity Variation (Lighter is clearer)
Winter Scenario
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Summer Scenario
The addition of optional thermotropic glazing applied to the panels during the production process can actively
change their opacity to keep internal temperatures to a minimum.
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PLAN AT 1M
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SECTION AT A-A’
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EXTREME | AR1AE010 | MSC 2 | 2015 | MENTOR: ERIK HEHENKAMP
MODULARC Everest Cleanup Expedition Pod
Project Brief: To design a deployable structure on base camp 3 on Mount Everest to be used as a temporary shelter for the cleaning up of the surrounding area.
Modularc is a modular single-curved arc system which can deploy on variable topography. Extruded fins on the surface of the elements provide both depth for stiffening the structure with the aid of a tensile cable system and help retain snow on the surface to increase
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insulation.
Strong polycarbonate quadruple glazing ensures both durability and a low U-Value for insulation.
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Polycarbonate Glazing
Modular Flooring Intersecting
floor
sections
are
bolted together and supported by Threaded Connections
an under-tied beam system.
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The entire structure is pushed together and held using post tensioned aramid cables.
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‘Snow retaining fins’ Perpendicular extrusions help retain on
the
surface
to
increase
insulation and provide structural support via an aramid cable system.
The sheet is sandwiched between adjacent
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snow
Aramid Fabric arcs ensuring a weather seal. Behind the sheet, phenolic foam insulation is attached using hook and loop fasteners.
Aramid Cables This cable system attaches adjacent together
in
the
radial
members
direction increasing the stiffness of each arc.
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Anchoring System
Telescopic Legs
A PC Bolt Anchoring system embeds
Reinforced holes present in the base
the supporting legs on rocky surfaces.
and mid components enable aramid cables to axially compresses the entire structure together.
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The aramid fabric divides the program within the pod by acting as a flexible partitioning agent. Since the fabric is air-tight it helps create separate
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micro-climates within the partitioned zones.
Radial Configuration
Axial Configuration
Axial and Radial connections using male and female connectors can enable the creation of a wide variety of arc shaped shells.
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Component Glossary The structure consists of multiple interlocking components with male and female connectors. Some of the components are interchangeable while other are unique. These components create the primary shelter as well as the storage shed which also incorporates the power generation system.
Extension Component
13.6 Kg x 164
21 Kg x 16
17 KG x 30
Snow-fins, M&F Connectors
Quadruple Glazing
Inverse Curvature, Extends Span
Aluminum, Phenolic Foam & EPDM
Aluminum, PF, Polycarbonate & EPDM
Aluminum, Polycarbonate & EPDM
U Value: 0.209W/m2K
U Value: 0.28W/m2K | G Value: 0.72
U Value: 0.209W/m2K
Glazing Component
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Main Component
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Snow-fin and Aramid Cable Connection
Male Base Component
Female Base Component
25 Kg x 30
24 Kg x 30
Aluminum, PF & EPDM
Aluminum, PF & EPDM
U Value: 0.24W/m2K
U Value: 0.24W/m2K
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Male-Female Panel Connection
Flooring System
Strut Inserts
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Supporting struts simulate a truss system using cables. Bolted plates underneath the flooring system connect adjacent profiles stabilizing the flooring.
Solar Component PowerFilmTM on storage shed Aluminum, Aluminum Frame Capacity: 0.72 KWh Area: 0.82 m2
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10 mm Support Distribution Plate
WATER RECL.
1m
TOILET/SHOWER 1.5m
FOOD/RECREATION
SLEEPING/RESTING
LADDER
1m 1m
Tool Storage 4m
Batteries/UPS FIRST AID
1.5m
Waste Storage
1m LADDER
ENTRY PLATFORM
2m LADDER
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Primary Shed
Storage Shed
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Thermal Balance
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DELFT SEMINARS ON B.T. | AR1A075 | MSC 1 | 2014/15 | MENTOR: ROEL VAN DE PAS
NEUDEGreen Vertical Urban Farm Utrecht Solar Collectors
Solar
chimney
creates
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exhaust to induce pressure difference. Independent kinetic solar Vertical Farm
collector arrays maintain
micro-climates
Cafes and Restaurants
Capital
Location:
Utrecht, The Netherlands
Existing Program:
Multipurpose Office Building
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Proposed Program:
Vertical Urban Farm Heat from exhaust transferred to
Animation (Scan or Click)
surrounding enterprises.
The goal of the intervention is to re-utilize the existing building located in the Neude area of the city of
makes it 2030 proof but ensures that it gives back as much as it takes from its context.
The project implements a polar Solar Collector array around the Neudeflat in Utrecht that changes dynamically to create balance between the heat
Negative Air Pressure
Utrecht while incorporating technology that not only
SOUTH-WEST FACADE Solar
Chimney
exhaust
to
help
creates regulate
humidity and includes turbines to generate electricity.
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and light absorbed. Some produce requires more light while other requires more heat, the solar array shifts positions to fulfill these demands.
NORTH-WEST FACADE The
floors
permeable
are to
optically maximize
infiltration of natural light to support photosynthesis.
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Adjacent floors are merged into one to make
The systems work together in conjunction to create
way for heating and exhaust plenums as well as
independent
hydroponic systems.
moderated via a central control system.
climate
zones
which
are
digitally
Heat Stored in Water Tank
Symbiosis
TRANSMISSION OF HEAT
Fresh Produce
Earth, Wind and Fire Un-required heat is transmitted via Bypass Dampers in the ducts to both the water tanker on the roof (for
Additionally, surrounding cafes can feed excess heat to the solar chimney to increase exhaust in
CAFE
exchange for subsidies on produce.
Heat Generated by Cafe rerouted to Solar Chimney
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Hydroponics) and to an underground aquifier.
Excess Heat Stored in Aquifier
The dual support rails support the solar collector array and with the help of the motorized rollers,
SUPPORT RAILS
dynamically adjust the position of the collectors with
being grown indoors.
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respect to the sun and the requirements of produce
Neude Flat
considered a marvel of engineering, it has now
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This brutal modernist tower built in 1961 was
begun to represent stagnancy and the past because of the contrast it creates with it’s context.
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Initial Version
Final Version
KINETIC SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
STRUCTURAL RECONFIGURATION
Having a consistent turning radius helps
The existing structure had to be reconfigured to a
simplify the kinetic mechanism, reducing
central structural core and supporting columns with
the weight of the system and ensuring that
beams on either side. This helps create an open
maintenance and repair are simplified.
floor layout for the growing shelves.
Locking Bands
Mineral Wool Insulation Vertical Steel I-Beam Electric Drive Mechanism Solar Collector Array
Tapered Steel I-Beam Steel Base Holder
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Steel Wallplate
Triple-glazed pane (with Argon Gas) Unmotorized Support Rail Exhaust Damper
Aluminum Cladding Exhaust Duct
Drainage Basin
Subfloor Plenum Support Strut
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Fine-wire Heat Exchanger
Small Air-Handling Unit
Overlapping rubber cavity flaps
Steel Support Structure for Duct
Hot Air Duct
Gas-welded Joinery
CONFIGURATION
Support Roller
Green represents structural systems
Vertical Motorized Roller
while yellow represents ducts and
Unmotorized Side Roller
exhaust vents.
Steel Backplate
The ducts (attached to the solar panel array are pivoted on the
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DYNAMIC DUCT
Absorber Plenum Polycarbonate Twinwall
structural core and carry exhaust air out through the ducts in the core.
Solar Collector Array Mobility and Duct Connection
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See Deta
Section at 1:40 Cross Section and Thermal Flow
Heat Bypass Duct Drainage Pipeline
Fixed Outer Duct Ring Perforation in structural core
Outer Duct Ring
Sliding Inner Duct Ring
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See Detail 3
Inner Duct Ring
Bypass Damper
Pivot Support Roller Hot Air Duct
Hot Air Diffuser
Steel Plate Joint
Support Truss
Hydroponic System Hydroponic Pipline
CEILING FLOOR
Exhaust Vent Subfloor Plenum Support Struts
Steel Mesh Floor Exhaust Plenum Drainage Basin
Hydroponics Pipeline
Mechanical Pivot Cross Section
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Floor and Ceiling Section
ail 2
See Detail 4
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South Elevation at 1:20
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See Detail 3
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Enlarged Section - Maintenance Access
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BUCKY LAB - LIGHT VAN | AR1B015 | MSC 1 | 2014 | MENTOR: MARCEL BILOW GROUP: ALI SARMAD, F. RICHES, J. NOLAN, J.VOS, R. AKERBOOM, R. DING
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GROUP PROJECT
Introductory Video
The LightVan is supported by 3TU.Bouw and implemented as an MSc1 Bucky Lab project.
The project is the refurbishment of a Mercedes Sprinter van into a mobile laboratory called the ‘LightVan’. The LightVan features an aperture resizing mechanism on the back of its cargo container. This mechanism was designed to vary the size of the testing aperture to accommodate façade modules of varying sizes.
APERTURE RESIZING MECHANISM
Depending on the size of the façade element to be tested, the appropriate Passepartout is selected. In this case, a Tertiary Passepartout is installed.
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The permanent U-Frame is installed.
The two-part Primary Passepartout is mounted from the inside of the van.
The Secondary Passepartout is then mounted using a clamp-rail mechanism.
Finally, the façade element is mounted for testing.
RESEARCH SCOPE The LightVan was designed to be primarily used by researcher Truss Hoordijk for research with children and the elderly for the optimization of lighting for schools and senior housing facilities. The tests are carried out by mounting façade segments on the rear of the van and the analyses are carried out by specialized cameras and equipment.
STOCK VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Model: Mercedes Sprinter Year: 2007 Max. Payload: 1440 Kg Width: 2300 mm Height: 2000 mm Superstructure Type: Closed Previous Function: Delivery Vehicle Other Features: Hydraulic Lift Side Door
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Interior View: Towards Back
Space above driver’s cabin
APERTURE RESIZING COMPONENTS
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MOUNTING THE FACADE COMPONENTS Once the appropriate number of passepartouts have been mounted
2. Primary Plywood Passepartout (White Back)
(use manually operated clamps), the facade component can be
3. Primary Plywood Passepartout (Main Structure)
mounted (also using clamps). In this instance, an experimental fibreoptic facade component can be seen mounted in the photograph
4. Secondary Plywood Passepartout
above.
5. Clamp Rail
The larger primary passepartouts can be mounted from the
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1. Container Metal Frame
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inside of the van (on to the permanent u-frame) whilst the smaller passepartouts can be mounted from the outside. All components
7. Tertiary Plywood Passepartout
are supported at the bottom by supports attached to preceding
8. Plywood Support Base
components.
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Manual Clamps
6. Facade Mounting Aperture
Fastener location optimization
Inner-view with facade component
Mounting the passepartouts
Portable furniture for testing
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THE STORAGE SYSTEM
The entire unit is made out of varying thicknesses of plywood and a system of adjustable hinges which were then retrofitted inside the storage above the cabin roof and partially in the main storage container using spacers and tapping screws.
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Module 1 AF1
Module 2
Base Storage
The storage system was constructed and assembled outside of the van and then fitted into the van after completion using self tapping fasteners.
Modules 1 & 2 (and variations) use a sliding mechanism, while the base storage uses a vertical and horizontal hinging mechanism.
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The storage system is a utilitarian system of sliding and hinging cabinets. One of the plates hinges out to become a working surface, helping avoid the need for a separate table. The entire unit is made out of varying thicknesses of plywood and a system of adjustable hinges.
The storage system serves a dual purpose with the hinged door of the horizontal unit doubling as a work desk.
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