KAPSARC Facades + Performance
Approach to Performance A balance can be nego:ated between iconic architecture and technical performance if these two elements are cul:vated together from the outset of a project.
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Defining Performance For KAPSARC “high-‐performance” was defined by client requirements such as LEED Pla:num as well as other factors such as the climate of the site and building codes and standards.
Early Form Development
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Form + Performance
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Systems + Materials
Selec:on  drivers  geometry impact resistance abrasion resistance and dealing with sand
UV resistance
implications on programme.
impact on structure local procurement
mass production
thermal performance
Selec:on  drivers  geometry impact resistance abrasion resistance and dealing with sand
UV resistance
implications on programme.
impact on structure local procurement
mass production
thermal performance
Abrasion resistance and sand
Abrasion resistance and sand
Ice ball impact resistance
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Local procurement op:ons
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Thermal performance Cladding type; • Roof 0.2 W/m2K • Punched window façade 0.8 W/m2K • Roof lights 1.8 W/m2K • Courtyard glazing 2.4 W/m2K
Materials  shortlist Â
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• Materials shortlist •
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Matrix
Development of various façade types
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Façade types 1) Punched window facade; 2) Roof; 3) Roof lights; 4) Courtyards; ; 2) Roof; 3) Roof lights; 4) Courtyards;
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Punched window façade – ini:al development
Punched window façade – rule development
Punched window facade
Punched window facade
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Punched window facade
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Punched window facade
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SeZng parameters for windows
SeZng window parameters
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Punched window facade
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Punched window facade
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Roof development
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Roof development
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Roof development
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Roof development
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Roof light development
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Courtyard development
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Mock-‐up Development
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Site Progress
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