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FALL 2015 EDUCATION ABROAD at the Institution of Advenced Architecture Catalonia
Energy Production Acupuncture
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Aquatic Kinetic Energy Generation Devices
The next stage of our process was identifying the appropriate energy generation devices that would be integrated into our architectural intervention.
Acknowledging the strong wave currents coming in and out at the mouth of the Besos river and various turbulances taking place at the site due to the existing outputs, we have decided to implement VIVACE for those areas to maximise capacity.
The point absorbers generate energy through gravity and the upward pressure of the water body. We had also decided to use this as a bridging system in our intervention.
Two smaller hydrolic devices were implemented to aid in energy generation for the intervention.
Vortex Induced Vibration Aquatic Clean Energy Hydroelectric Turbine
Concept Development
Derrived from our experimentation with sand and water flow, our next step was to produce several simulations of the best possible outcome, meaning producing computer generated iterations of our experimentation that possessed particular combinations of speeds and curves to generate the most amount of energy.
We have included in the following iterations, various speeds that was allocated by coloration.White meant faster water speeds and blue meant slower water speeds. After intensive research and discussion, we allocated devices to specific areas based of the variation of speeds and a set of strategic rules to follow.
Knowing the amount of speed required to operate the devices, we were able to calculate how much energy can be produced for each iteration. From there we would be able to decide which iteration will be best chosen for the final design.
Energy Production Acupuncture
Energy Production Acupuncture
The project follows the festive culture of Barcelona and our observation of local activities at the site such as dog walking, cycling, jogging and strolling. In addition, we also took into consideration possible acess points to shape our final design. The following diagram potrays the quantitative relationship between zoning and devices. Each zone requires specific wattage generation to operate particular programs such as cafe and restaurants and with each wattage generated the number of devices required for a particular zone has been calculated and defined.
Energy Production Acupuncture
Homeless Population
Parametric Solar Design
An architectural response to homelessness and energy crisis.
I am interested in computational algorithmic and researched based designs that redefine and challenge the way we think about architecture.
With rising levels resource scarcity and homeless population in America, my aim is to incorporate energy generation into the design and architecturally aid the homeless with their transition back into society.
Society has always reflected itself through architecture, but I believe both have the capacity to influence each other and maybe with one good idea with the right mind set, architecture will not only improve the way we live, but also have a positive impact on on what we leave behind.
Homelessness is caused by various factors one of them being unaffordable housing costs and the nature of our capatalist society.
Project site location
502 Medrona Ave,Seattle
Energy Consumption versus Energy Production
Alternatives to produce renewable energy is increasing due to the alarming rate of depleting natural resources.
Parametric Solar Design
An architectural response to homelessness and energy crisis.
am interested in computational algorithmic and researched based designs that redefine and challenge the way we think about architecture. With rising levels resource scarcity and homeless population in America, my aim is to incorporate energy generation into the design and architecturally aid the homeless with their transition back into society.
Society has always reflected itself through architecture, but believe both have the capacity to influence each other and maybe with one good idea with the right mind set, architecture will not only improve the way we live, but also have a positive impact on on what we leave behind.
Concept Diagram
The aim was to create a solution that ‘kills two birds with one stone’ by providing affordable housing for the homeless.
Since increasing housing costs are mainly caused by rising electricity bills what if, an architectural intervention produced its own energy through solar means and had the capacity to give back to the community.
Design Iterations
as a result, the design does not only allow the intervention to sustain itself operationally but also lower the cost of energy usage of the property owner hence, providing profit earning benefits from energy companies.
Sun studies
This simulation proves that there will be solar contact annually and that the curved geometry proves effective to achive consistent solar gain. But also, the design maximizes suface area of solar contact which greatly benefits the use of photovoltaics.
Parametric Solar Design
An architectural response to homelessness and energy crisis.
am interested in computational algorithmic and researched based designs that redefine and challenge the way we think about architecture. With rising levels resource scarcity and homeless population in America, my aim is to incorporate energy generation into the design and architecturally aid the homeless with their transition back into society.
Society has always reflected itself through architecture, but believe both have the capacity to influence each other and maybe with one good idea with the right mind set, architecture will not only improve the way we live, but also have a positive impact on on what we leave behind.
Device Implementation
Solar Water Heater | SW-38
- 1.5 Gallons per sqft
- Dimension 2ft x 2ft
- 15 watts
Flexible photovoltaics | solopower
SP3L
- 5-9 panels
- Dimension 3ft x 4ft
- 200 watts - 260 watts
Minimum Required Energy :
5 panels (200 watts each) = 1 kW
Maximuum Required Energy:
9 panels (260 watts each) = 23 kW
Applied facilities &
Parametric Solar Design
An architectural response to homelessness and energy crisis.
am interested in computational algorithmic and researched based designs that redefine and challenge the way we think about architecture. With rising levels resource scarcity and homeless population in America, my aim is to incorporate energy generation into the design and architecturally aid the homeless with their transition back into society.
Society has always reflected itself through architecture, but believe both have the capacity to influence each other and maybe with one good idea with the right mind set, architecture will not only improve the way we live, but also have a positive impact on on what we leave behind.
Parametric Solar Design
An architectural response to homelessness and energy crisis.
am interested in computational algorithmic and researched based designs that redefine and challenge the way we think about architecture. With rising levels resource scarcity and homeless population in America, my aim is to incorporate energy generation into the design and architecturally aid the homeless with their transition back into society.
Society has always reflected itself through architecture, but believe both have the capacity to influence each other and maybe with one good idea with the right mind set, architecture will not only improve the way we live, but also have a positive impact on on what we leave behind.
Wooden dowels were used to create the renewed hexahedron. By looking at the stick model at different angles allowed me to visualise the potential architecture.
Surfaces are added to the skeleton to add abstract voids and structure. This allows for orientation and better understanding of its architectural development and aesthetic potential.
Orthographic Abstracts
Elevation
A curtain wall is wrapped around the core building and creates a sheltered outside space as if theatrical curtains were ‘lifting up’ to show an architectural performance. The library stands out with its non symmetrical floor plans and dynamic living space, this draws the curiosity to the young people in the neighbourhood, matching their energy and curiosity to promote a greater learning experience for the locals.
Site and orientation
Hyde park, Miriam Matthews, Los Angeles
Hyde park library is an existing library located in downtown Los Angeles, the problem with the current library is that it is often subject to vandalism by locals, the library was meant to improve the morale of a neighbourhood which possesses high crime rates. The aim of redesigning the library was to encourage more people to visit the library and increase their learning interest.
The project was to derive a functional building from the idea of a hexahedron. By studying and manipulating the faces and edges of a hexahedron, the edges created a new skeletal structure that vaguely held the idea of a hexahedron yet allowed the imagination to encase a building around the new formed edges
