the miner’s lung Protecting the existing buildings in the old mine settlement in Katowice, Poland
The work by Malgorzata Tchorzewska Studio Tutors: Aram Mooradian, Amandine Kastler, Christopher Pierce
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TS Project Summary The project is showing how the functional device such as air-cleaning addition to the building could evolve through time in order to respond to the changing situation of coal mining in Poland. The proposal is played backwards, in order to show how the building will look like in 50 years, when Poland is said to give up coal excavation. The device is attached to one of the houses to provide a system of air cleaning at the house, at the same time providing space and engaging the rest of the community. The site needs to be inhabited by younger generations, otherwise it will soon become useless and abandoned. Therefore, the structure will change its shape at first creating a very rigid system to force air flow inside the building, in order to later start collapsing and create a public space which will allow for engagement from the community. At the same time, the structure is providing extremely clean air to the house which will create a friendly environment for people who want to settle in the village. The ts booklet will focus on the environmentally friendly, simple additions to the building fabric which with the use of natural materials and elements of technology work as a passive ventilation system that allows for air filtration in the house.
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contents page
1. Statements TS Design Statement & Project summary
PART I CONTEXT AND PROJECT
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Chapter 1 1.1. Context and occupant 1.1. Context and time 1.2 Polluted Poland
Chapter 2
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SURVEY, CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND ARTEFACTS Performing on-site surveys in Poland 2.1. Napomucen wooden Church 2.2. Wieliczka Salt Mine 2.3. Graduation Tower in Ciechocinek
Chapter 3
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Translation of the system 5.1. Artefact 1 5.2. Artefact 2
PART III SITE ANALYSIS AND MATERIALS
Chapter 4
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Analysis of environmental conditions 4.1. Context 4.2. Fugutive dust concentration 4.3. Wind analysis on the site
Chapter 5
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Material review 5.1. Material review - case studies
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Chapter 6
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Maximising, absorbing and catching - surface optimisation and porosity. creating a pollution barrier. 6.1. Profile testing. Single angles 6.2. Small applications 6.3. Profile testing - bigger surfaces
Chapter 7 Orienting the device towards the wind
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7.2. Building codes 7.3. Conclusion of ash tests
Chapter 8
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Material choice and construction of the unit 8.1. Timber testing 8.2. Prototype 8.3. Recycling the air back to the building
PART IV Building as a system 9.1. Introducing the air back to the building 9.2. Details
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Application to the project
The wind flow will allow fo differentiated behaviour of temporary structure. Also it will have a direct impact on the building and village. In 50 years due to the better quality of air the village could thrive and achieve new meaning in the context of regenerating industrial sites
Phase 3
Year 2071
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Phase 2
Year 2035
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Phase 1
Year 2021
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lung oxygen exchange rate 360 l/h
PM 10 capturing structure
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lung oxygen xchange rate 360 l/h
lung oxygen exchange rate 720 l/h
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1.1. Context
Occupant and position of the project - timeline
The city at the beginning is carefully planned. It consists of green areas which are responsible for constant air flow in the city
In 1800s fuirst deposits of coal are found in the city of Katowice. The materialbecomes the fuel of the economy, transforming landscape and architecture 14
The Gerten Siedlung movement allowed to keep the pace of coal excavation at the same time keeping the air tunnels in the city
In 1850s the mines start needing more workers, therefore huge mining settlements are built next to the mines
Although the industrialisation was very vibrant German urban planning still acknowledged the green spaces in the city
First mining typologies are built with gardens. These are situated next to the mine. Green space allows for natural air flow as well as food during crisis
The city after 2nd world war is taken by Soviets who disregard German urban planning
More and more colonies are built Some of them are buil with gardens.
Green belts responsible for air flow slowly disappear
Introduction of renewable energies, smog and inefficiency forces more mines to close.
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1.1. Context - site and inhabitant
The site is a former mining village in Katowice. It is a home of 12 families binded with the minign industry. Most man in the village used to work in the mines and now are facing several breathing disorders, because of constant dust in the mines. Moreover, their houses are also on heavy polluted site, next to working mines. The building taken into special consideration is the building without a duplex. the house of Mr Roman Bresz.
Mr. Roman Bresz
Former profession of the inhabitants
The miner’s lung disease they are facing
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1.1. Context
The effect of the structure on the inhabitant and on the community in general
planar view
side view
The project through injecting the air cleaning solution will hope to attract new generation to the site and by that allow for regeneration of the site.
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PART II SURVEYS, CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES AND ARTEFACTS
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Chapter 2 Hybrid building surveys. 1. Napomucen Church in WrocLaw 2. Wieliczka Salt Mine 3. Graduation tower The trip was determined by two types of former mining landscapes - salt and coal. The two materials influenced the development of industry in Poland
GRADUATION TOWER
MINING MUSEUM
WIELICZKA SALT MINE
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WATER TARTAK IN ZAKOPANE
GRADUATION TOWER 2
CHURCH ON WATER
CHAPEL ON WATER
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2.1. Survey
Napomucen Church in Wrocław, Poland The church was originally built in the Village called Stare Koźle as a protestant church. At the end of the 17th Century it was given as a gift to the village Kędzierzyn Koźle. It was transported on a peasant wagon in parts. The church couldn’t stay in Stare Koźle also because of strong wind blows that damaged the tower. In late 1800s a railway was built next to the church and it had to be moved again, because it could be harmed by sparks from trains and burned.
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In late 1800s a railway was built next to the church and it had to be moved again, because it could be harmed by sparks from trains and burned.
17 th Century
19th Century
Transporting the Church on Peasant wagons to Kędzierzyn Koźle.
Transporting the Church on Peasant wagons to Kędzierzyn Koźle.
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2.1. Survey of the church
Survey of original binds The Church is now located next to a large UNESCO Complex in Szczytnicki Park.
because of the bigger connection surface and contact surface the building was stable and did not need reinforcement.
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There are corners where buildirs use two types of connections at the same time
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2.1. Survey of the church
New binds In order to make the new binds cheaper the binds were simplified with an added block of wood.
Due to the simplification the binds lost its compressive properties and are no longer as strong as before
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2.2. Survey of the church
New binds
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2.3. Wieliczka salt mine
Wieliczka salt mine Stabilization mechanisms
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a UNESCO Heritage Site close to Cracow, Poland. In Middle Ages it was one of the biggest salt excavation points in Europe which allowed to expand the capital of the city. The mine is no longer used for salt excavation - it is visited every year by thousands of turists which come to see the art work carved on the walls of caves. The mine consists of thousands of caves, corridors and salt lakes. In order to hold massive rock formations the mine is using different reinforcement strategies. The first one is attaching the salt mass to the stronger rock with metal anchors
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Wieliczka salt mine
Stabilization mechanisms 2 Another stabilisation mechanism is supporting the walls with wood butresses and beams
From the survey I learnt that dry salt conservation allows for strengthening timber. Theload bearing capacity can rise even 3 times. The effect, nnevertheless is only possible when beams are connected horizontally
The beams stored in an envrionment with salt and positioned vertivally will also be consered, but their load bearing capacity will not rise.
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2.3. Strengthening through salt absorption
Wood study
salt growth
wood stored in salt water by half of its
wood stored completely under salt water
connection stored in water
compressive strength
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strength testing
salt content
The fibres which get apart from the main volume are longer, but they also hold with the rest of the mass
Wood bathed half in water breaks quicker and fibres do not stay in one place
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2.3. Wieliczka salt mine
Wieliczka salt mine
Stabilization mechanisms - anchors In order to stabilise the cave salt masses are binded with anchors. Anchors are binded with salt mass by pouring concrete inside.
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(movie)
unstable systems of layers can be stabilised by stacking them together
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2.4. Grauduation tower
Graduation tower, Ciechocinek, poland
Graduation towers are connected strictly to the salt mines. It is a machine which was formed to pump the wastewater from the mine in order to filter the alt water. The byproduct of the filtration system was a very cleaned air that was beneficial for health
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Location in the valley The complex of the salt mine and Graduation Tower is located in the valley, therefore it is currently not having such a big effect, It needs wind to spread aerosol.
The graduation tower
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2.4. Grauduation tower
Graduation tower
Salt filtration mechanisms The graduation tower is a tower which by filtering salt produces aersosol beneficial for health. Due to its properties the site is a very popular place for resting and healing
wind irrigation system structural supports
3. The water is distributed along the whole length of the tower with gutters
3. The water leaks down along the wall wit twigs and because of wind blow and evaporation releases healthy aerosol and affects the area
2. The salty waste-water is pumped to the top of the tower with hydraulic system
1. The salty waste-water is pumped from the salt mine
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The shape of the twigs and porosity of their porosity once positioned together the bundle is maximally exposed to wind
time evaporation
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Chapter 3 the wood moisture and salt content in the tower Surveying Understanding the building’s potential to absorb through The successful work of the tower depends on the material examination amount it can filter. Whenabsorption the water on the 3.1. Metalofinsalt wood - mechanical bottom of the tower has more salt content then the 3.2. Saltonand in tower wood it means that the system water themoisture top of the works 3.3. Saltwell. in concrete 3.4. Radioactive substances in branches 3.6. Conclusion
The moisture of wood at the top of the tower exceeded 90%
The moisture of wood at the bottom of the tower was between 60% and 90%. It means that some of the woter gradually evaporated
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Conclusion
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Chapter 3 Transition 3.1. Artefact 1 3.2. Artefact 2
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3.1.Translation
Artefact 1
The first artefact is testing the system of the graduation tower.
wood connected without any metal in order for the structure to be more durable
regular concrete layer
metal representing steel anchors
salt layer
concrete and saltwater cast
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3 mm plastic pipes
water hydraulic pump Arduino Uno board
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3.2. Artefact testing
Method 1 Starch test
Method1: starch test The iodine-starch test is a chemical reaction that is used to test for the presence of starch or for iodine. It is commonly used to detect starch in food. In the case of the project the test is conducted in order to detect the amount of iodine produced by the small graduation tower. The fabric exposed to the presence of the tower for 24 hours soaks with iodine that travels with moisture in the air.
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3.2. Artefact testing
Method 2
Sensor tests
sensor type
sensor result
voltage
observations
the electric conductivity increases because of salt impact
voltage sensor
temperature
temperature during the experiment varied by 2-3 degrees. Humidity raised drastically, because of the water content in the air
humidity and temperature sensor
The air quality slightly changed through time, mostly when the pipes where circulating water. The
MQ-135 air quality sensor
The air quality does not improve because of salt, but because of moisture. Wet timber is accumulating some of the pollution next to the graduation tower and by that the average air quality is better
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Artefact 2
Surface translation - concept model
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PART III SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
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1.1. Context
Location The site is located in Katowice - post industrial city. The site consists of an old mining houses, mine processing manufacture, artificial pond and peat lands The house is coming from an early prefabrication period. The walls are made out of brick, currently very wet because of the moisture which is travelling from the basement. The site consists of characteristic red framed windows which were painted red in order to conceal the dust which is constantly on the site,
the frames of the windows in miner’s houses were red in order to mask ash which sits ont he buildings
the buildings are very poorly insulated and lack proper vewntilation
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4.1. Context
Building materials
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Building materials
1. Brick Lifespan: 500 years Biggest challenge: mould and fungi - in the building when the water is not well distributed, the brick is quickly damaged Also the brick wall is not at all ventilated, therefore the building easily gets dumped.
2. Timber roof From the leaking roof and lack off ventilation the roof easily accumulates water
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The site’s characteristic feature are red painted window frames. The frames were painted red in order to conceal the dust which is constantly in the air
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4.2.Polluted Site
Fugutive dust concentration on the site
PM 2,5 concentration
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Fugutive dust concentration sources The site is located in Katowice - post industrial city. The site consists of an old mining houses, mine processing manufacture, artificial pond and peatlands
1. Coal mines In the area there are still 10 working coal mines. The last mine is said to be closed in 2049
2. Coal processing Coal processing is mainly responsible for big particles in the air such as coal ash or PM10
3. Coal burning at homes Most of the buildings in Poland still burn coal in stoves, therefore the concentration of fugitive dust is the highest during winter seasons.
The site is exposed to the pollution above norms for more than half of the year. The phenomenon is very seasonal - the worst quality of air is evident during winter season
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4.3. Wind analysis of the site
Comparison between air and pollution flow - wind tunnel simulation Stronger velocity
The lowest velocity
10 m
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coal mines location
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4.3. Wind analysis of the site
Relationship between the air movement and the building’s geometry the building itself will allow to protect the western side of the building
wind lines on section
fugutive dust travels with wind
wind lines on plan
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Types of pollution sizes of particles comparing to the thickness of human hair PM 2,5
PM 10
Disposal of Particulate Matter in lungs depending on the size
PM 10
PM 10 stops on upper respiratory fract
PM 10 concentration on the site through the year
PM 2,5
PM 0,1
PM 2,5 stops on lower respiratory fract
PM 0,1 travels till the alvelous
PM 2,5 concentration through the year
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4.4. Ventilation analysis of the building
Current ventilation at the apartment
The walls are thick (35 cm) but not properly insulated, therefore cold air is entering through thermal bridges
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the cold air heats up inside thew building in order to eventually escape through the chimney
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4.5. Wind analysis of the site
Air exchange rates Air exchange rates are regulated by law and force certain volume of air be exchanged in the rooms depending on the function, the presence of the oven or the presence of windows
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Room 1
Room 2
Bathroom
volume of air in general:51 m2 air change (required) : 30 m3/h extraction rate= 1530 m3 amount of PM 10 particles that get into the space with air: 76500
volume of air in general:56,1 m3 air change (required) : 30 m3/h extraction rate= 840 m3/h amount of PM 10 particles that get into the space with air: 42000
volume of air in general:16,8 m3 air change (required) : 30 m3/h extraction rate= 840 m3/h amount of PM 10 particles that get into the space with air: 42000
Kitchen with a stove
Living room
Bathroom
volume of air in general: 26,8 m2 air change (required) : 70 m3/h extraction rate= 1877,16 m3 amount of PM 10 particles that get into the space with air: 93858,135
volume of air in general:58 m2 air change (required) : 30 m3/h extraction rate= 1745,15 m3 amount of PM 10 particles that get into the space with air: 87257,829
volume of air in general:16,8 m3 air change (required) : 30 m3/h extraction rate= 840 m3/h amount of PM 10 particles that get into the space with air: 42000
amount of PM 2,5 inside the building in total (per hour) : 184363,18 mm m amount of PM 10 inside the building in total (per hour) : 307,27 m m
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4.5. Wind analysis of the site
Is it possible to use graduation tower to improve air quality around the building?
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The graduation tower would be too big for planning regulations. The maximum height of the duplex could be only the height of the building.
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Chapter 5 Materials which absorb pollution- a review The aim of this study is not to use the materials that are described in the study, but to understand the general principles of fugitive dust accumulation
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5.1. Klaus Lackner case study
Construction of a unit
Maximising surface of a single unit
Klaus Lackner’s aritificial tree uses anionic exchange resin, a material which absorbs CO2 and then releases it when it’s wet. The technology is allowing to construct a modular system which will accumulate CO2 particles from the air. The main factors which allow for maximised CO 2 capture is layering of the material and maximising its surface area through hair.
single surface with hair to maximise the absorbing area building CO2 accumulating tower
connecting the row of modules
single module
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5.1. Klaus Lackner case study
Construction of a unit
Maximising surface of a single unit
Local scale
Local scale
Local scale
single unit optimised surface
changing the geometry in order to get a film
connecting the surfaces
Regional scale
Regional scale
Global scale
connecting units
making carbon polluting tower
forming a unit
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Material review - case studies HIGH-TECH MATERIALS
high-tech (unachievable to test at home conditions) 1. living tree
2. Climeworks
3. MIT Electric filter
material
type of pollutants it can
how does it work
CO2
CO2
The material absorbs CO2 and then performs mineral
The technology is based on Direct Air Capture (DAC) which directly absorbs CO2 from filtered air. Than the CO2 is being injected into porous basaltic rocks where normal faults have not yet been filled with secondary minerals. It is estimated that more than 950 Gt of CO2 could be stored within active rift zone in Island.
what is the material
where is it used except for carbon sequestration:?
anionic exchange resins chemically absorb carbon dioxide when dry and release it when wet
biggest advantage of the technology what can i learn from it?
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The device is essentially a large, specialized battery that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air (or other gas stream) passing over its electrodes as it is being charged up, and then releases the gas as it is being discharged.
electrons to mo , Cu2+ with ethylene diamine
in medicine for
how much CO2
therefore, what is
CO2
it’s said that each tree collects 1 metric ton per day (estimating) it absorbs 7,6 kg per square meter
it’s said that each tree collects 1 metric ton per day (estimating) it absorbs, 1. there is a necessity of doing something with CO2 after collecting it 2. The surface of the material needs to be as big as possible
The present nominal annual CO2 collector capacity is 50 tons of CO2
tested conducted on 15% CO2 steam showed that the material is able to collect above 80% of CO2 in flowing air.
(estimating) it absorbs 136,98 kg CO2 per square meter
depending on the gas
the sequestration process is thought off - the location of the farm is determined b a close relationship to the bazalt rocks. Sequestration process can be more problematic then actual CO2 absorption
It is able to absorb low concentration so carbon dioxide.
type of pollutants it can remove
how does it work
what is the material used?
charcoal filters
living brick
CO2, PM 2,5
CO2
Activated carbon adsorbs CO2 (is the adhesion of atoms, ions or molecules from a gas, liquid or dissolved solid to a surface commonly speaking the difference between the absorption and adsorption is that during absorption CO2 goes inside of a phase and during adsorption the material reacts with the other material on the surface
The brick is a living material which absorbs CO2 and transforms it through photosynthesises process
Activated carbon is a carbon-based material that has been processed to maximize its adsorptive properties, yielding a superior adsorbent material.
The brick is made out of hydrogel scaffold, sand and Synechococcus bacteria.
trees
CO2
turning co2 into oxygen through photosynthesis
turning co2 into oxygen through photosynthesis
peatlands/thurf
CO2, Methane
Wetland plants take up carbon via photosynthesis and build plant biomass, which can accumulate in the soil as organic matter
water, organic matter, plants, earth
It is a highly adsorbent material, thanks to the boosted amount of pores, which
enlarge the surface area
where is it used except for carbon sequestration:? how much CO2 does it collect?
medicine, water filters
109.5 to 35.46 CO2/g
medicine, water filters
no information
(>3 million km2) sequesters 0.37 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) a year 0,3 kg
CO2 absorption per square meter
biggest advantage s
depending on the gas
Activated filters are inexpensive and effective. The only downside of the product is that its production is very energy intensive (heating or treating with chemicals)
no information
The brick is made out of hydrogel scaffold, sand and Synechococcus
The peatlands absorb CO2 without human intervention works as a carbon sink
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Conclusion The differentiation between the materials gives a lot of insight about the sustainability of carbon capturing techniques, cost and performance. The high tech materials serve as a good study because of its geometry, nevertheless in context of the village might be to expensive and problematic to use. Therefore the project will use natural materials and wet tim,ber to filter the air
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Building elements can also accumulate fugitive dust, by having more exposure area to fugitive dust. Factors such as moisture and temperature affect the efficiency of accumulation. A wet surface will stronger accumulate dust.
Filtration strategy: 1. Accumulate as much as possible with building material or water 2. The rest filer with finer filter 3. Recycle the air back to the building
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Chapter 6 Maximising, absorbing and catching - surface optimisation and porosity 6.1. Maximising, absorbing and catching - surface optimisation and porosity 4.2. Profile
The tests will only show how the bigger particles behave by wind’s impact. Smaller ones need to be measure with more specialised equipment
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6.1. Maximising, absorbing and catching - surface optimisation and porosity
Geometry testing 1 - local scale Single angle
1. How ash is sitting on regular surface
2. How ash is sitting on folded surface
there is not much ash that is being on the other side of the wall but most of it is bounces off the wall
the slanted wall is not allowing any ash to go through
the folded surface allows more ash to go through
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3. How ash is sitting on scattered surface
4. How ash is sitting on porous surface
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Maximising, absorbing and catching - surface optimisation and porosity
Geometry testing - texture and layering 2 layer method
10 layers perpendicular to the blow
the first layer
the layer behind
20% of each layer 300% of the flat area
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15% of the flat area
total: 315 of the area
15 layers parallell to the flow
27% of each layer 270% of the flat area
20% of the flat area
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Maximising, absorbing and catching - surface optimisation and porosity
Geometry test-porosity 2 layer method
20% of each layer 300% of the flat area
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20% of each layer 320% of the flat area
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Maximising, absorbing and catching - surface optimisation and porosity
Small scale - porous material
after exposure to dust
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air flow spots wherethe dust windsits
ash meeting points with a surface
the prosity allows the ash to be accumulated by inside and outside of the tube
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Maximising, absorbing and catching - surface optimisation and porosity
Application on the existing building Old detail
New detail
porous fabric is attached to cladding
The drainage is needed in order to imorove the air quality as well. The moist is travelling through the walls and affects the whole volume of the building
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By attaching porous fabric and transforming the building elements there is not enough pollution caught - the building needs a seperate system, more surface area and layers of filtering
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6.2. Bigger scale - profile testing
Wind case studies
3. Getting the biggest amount of wind pressure - sail case study
2 sails
3 sails d
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c:a - 0.9 a:b = 0,66
The simulation made to see what shape will the flexible material take when there is a wind of 12 m/s
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c:a - 0.9 a:b = 0,41 e:c= 0.74
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1. The flow depends also from the material
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3. Breaking the wind - wind fences 1. Wind fence, pollution catcher and ventilation in one
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Types of flows
Laminar flow
Turbulent flow
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6.2. Maximising, absorbing and catching - surface optimisation and porosity - larger scale
Geometry testing - 3 layers and angle 3 surfaces - comparison
Surface sail 1
top view
elevsation view
result
area that caught ash: 24,8%
when the shape is slanted vertically ash is hitting the surface, but most of it escapes to the side
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Surface sail 2
top view
elevsation view
result
area that caught ash:29%
when the shape is slanted vertically ash is hitting the surface, but most of it escapes to the side
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Maximising, absorbing and catching - surface optimisation and porosity
Geometry test- layering
The difference when ash is from higher height
Surface sail 3
result
area that caught ash: 29% of the flat area
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Surface sail 4
result
area that caught ash: 24% of the flat area
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Maximising, absorbing and catching - surface optimisation and porosity Geometry test-angle and profile The difference when ash is from higher height
Surface sail 4
result
42% of the flat area
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Surface sail 5
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Chapter 7 Orienting the pollution accumulating device towards the wind 7.1. Wind analysis of wall 7.2. Wind pressure and planning regulations
The tests will only show how the bigger particles behave by wind’s impact. Smaller ones need to be measure with more specialised equipment
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7.1. Wind analysis of wall
Creating a boundary to create a wind break - needed proportions. Wall 1 The velocity is taken for the biggest noted air velocity
Wind tunnel simulation of tested wall types
velocity of wind tunnel-20 m//s volume mass flow rate - 6962420 m3/s height - 26 m
wall 1
2x
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velocity -20 m//s volume mass flow rate - 6962420 m3/s height - 13 m
velocity -20 m//s volume mass flow rate - 6962420 m3/s height - 15 m
velocity -20 m//s volume mass flow rate - 6962420 m3/s height - 15 m
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pressure scaled
Base width principles
Recommended proportions for vertical self-standing elements
Conclusion of the test Height of the building: 22 m width: 2,2m Area protected from the wind: 20 m average velocity pressure on a wall (qb): roair x0.5 ;x v = 12x = 105,625 Velocity pressure on other buildings = 34 x 1,25 x x 0,5 = 722,5 (N/m2)
standing by its own
Too big for planning regulations Height of the building: 13m Width = 1,3 m Area protected from the wind: 20 m Biggest velocity pressure on the wall = 20 m/s Biggest velocity pressure on other buildings = 20 m/s
Fits planning regulations
one side next to the building
Height of the building: 22 m Width = 2,2 m Area protected from the wind: 20 m
Fits planning regulations
betwen buildings
The profile of the wall allows for different behaviours of the wind
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7.2. Wind break - Codes
Creating a boundary to create a wind break - needed proportions. Building codes in Poland
1. Constants and equations: air density- 1,25kg/m3 basic velocity pressure (EN 1991-1-3, EN 1991-1-4)
Codes for equations
Wind pressure on a wall
Wind pressure on a wall
External force acting on a wall
Choosing constant
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PPrinciples
2. Application Equations:
Constants:
qb= 0,5 x air density x vb2 qp= ce x qp we= qp x cpe Fwe = cscd x we x A
ce= 0,8 (factor for a space exposed to wind) cpe = 0,7 (factor depeding on h/d) cscd = 1 (by default)
the pressure is very big because the velocity in wind tunnel was much taken for the highest velocity noted throughout the year
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7.7.Wind break - how much pollution will it collect?
How much fugutive dust will the windbreak accumulate?
On average the concentration is above 50 macrometers
the shape of wall 3 is allowing for more dust accumulation then other walls - it also meets the requirement determined earlier that there is 307, 27 micrometers od PM10
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How surface area is allowing to accumulate more dust?
Constants are taken from scientific papers about PM 10 capture by wind breaks. The calculations will not be precise, because the accumulation is dependent from the site, concentration and specific material used, but will allow to estimate how many windbreaks need to be built to reduce some of the particles. The physical experiments allow to understand how much the porosity changes the ability to accumulate.
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The amount of material needed next to a house to accumulate PM10 By changing the shape of the dust accumulating device, there could be less material used during construction
flat surface needed to accumulate larger paricles
result
area that caught ash: 24,8%
when the shape is slanted vertically ash is hitting the surface, but most of it escapes to the side
curved surface needed to accumulate larger particles
result
42% of the flat area
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porous surface needed to accumulate larger paricles
the first layer
20% of each layer
300% of the flat area
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Therefore, the shape of the device will be curved in order to maximise the area exposed to wind and also in order ot direct the wind to one direction where it will be stronger.
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Chapter 8 Determining the material and orientating the shape towards the wind
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8.1. Material
Timber, properties The structure of the filter will be made out of timber. It is a common material used on the site, does not produce CO2 and is very responsive to climatic conditions. When humid looses compressive strength, While drying is able to go back to its original properties
timber will break differently depending on the orientation of its fibers. When fibers are horizontal it will break
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The strength of a wood member is greatly influenced by its moisture content, which is defined as the percentage amount of moisture in a piece of wood. The fiber saturation point is the moisture content at which the free water has been fully dissipated. Below the FSP, which is typically 25 and 35% moisture content for most wood species, wood starts to shrink by loosing water from the cell walls. As the moisture content increases up to the FSp, the wood strength decreases, and as the moisture content decreases below the FSP, the wood strength increases, although this increase may be offset by some strength reduction from the shrinkage of the wood fibres.
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Tree species accessible on the site ash tree
white oak
Scientific Name: Fraxinus excelsior
Scientific Name: Quercus alba
Tree Size: (20-35 m) tall, (1-2 m) trunk diameter
Tree Size: (20-25 m) tall, (1-1.2 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight: 680 kg/m3
Average Dried Weight: (755 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .49, .68
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .60, .75
Janka Hardness: 6,580 N
Janka Hardness: (5,990 N)
Modulus of Rupture: (103.6 MPa)
Modulus of Rupture: 102.3 MPa
Elastic Modulus: 12.31 GPa
Elastic Modulus: (12.15 GPa)
Crushing Strength: 51.0 MPa
Crushing Strength: (50.8 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 5.7%, Tangential: 9.6%,Volumetric: 15.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.7
Shrinkage:Radial: 5.6%, Tangential: 10.5%,Volumetric: 16.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
Grain/Texture: Has a medium to coarse texture similar to oak. The grain is almost always straight and regular
Very good for bending
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Very good for bending
red oak maple tree
Scientific Name: Quercus rubra
Scientific Name: Acer saccharum
Tree Size: (25-35 m) tall, trunk diameter
Distribution: Northeastern North America
Average Dried Weight: 700 kg/m3
Tree Size: (25-35 m) tall, (.6-1.0 m) trunk diameter
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .56, .70 Janka Hardness: (5,430 N) Modulus of Rupture: (99.2 MPa) Elastic Modulus: (12.14 GPa) Crushing Strength: (46.8 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 4.0%, Tangential: 8.6%,Volumetric: 13.7%, T/R Ratio: 2.2
Average Dried Weight: 705 kg/m3 Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .56, .71 Janka Hardness: 6,450 N Modulus of Rupture: 109.0 MPa Elastic Modulus: 12.62 GPa Crushing Strength: 54.0 MPaw Shrinkage: Radial: 4.8%, Tangential: 9.9%, Volumetric: 14.7%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
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Case study The Big Fish is a shelter structure made out of bent timber. It was built by AA students in Hooke Park. It explores how the bent timber structure could blend into landscape with differentiated surface area. The structure is not insulated, it operates as a shelter and a meeting space.
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Method In the case of The Big Fish some of the panels were cut in order to allow for the curve. Later the structure was braced and layered in order to consist the shelter shape. The timber panels were very thin, therefore the layering process allowed for flexibility
Cross-section
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Testing When a piece of wood is bent, it is stretched, or in tension, along the outer (convex) side of the bend and compressed along the inner (concave) side. Its convex side is thus longer than its concave side. This distortion is accompanied by stresses that tend to bring the bent piece back to its original straightness. The purpose of softening wood with moisture and heat or plasticizing chemicals is to restrict the development of these stresses.
single layer timber bent single layer timber with string bent with string
broke in two points
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broke in the middle
timber bent along with another piece with string
broke in one point
broke in one point
timber bent along with another piece with tape
timber bent along with another piece only on one side in order to achieve a differentiated curve
8.1. Material
Timber bending failures When a piece of wood is bent, it is stretched, or in tension, along the outer (convex) side of the bend and compressed along the inner (concave) side. Its convex side is thus longer than its concave side. This distortion is accompanied by stresses that tend to bring the bent piece back to its original straightness. The purpose of softening wood with moisture and heat or plasticizing chemicals is to restrict the development of these stresses.
timber at different column moisture test
Each of the column was soaked in with a different amount of water - therefore it changed its physical propertied and got weaker
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8.3. Prototype of the building and deciding on the structural material
Layering and assmebly process
Cross section concept - achieving angle through same bend of wood but in different position on a frame
Timber bending - tests
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glass connected to timber
cloth - needs to be replaced
bent timber
timber at different column moisture test
In order for the timber to be bent it needs to first be steamed and later bent with another layer of timber or surface area - then the curve will be equal
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8.1. Combining the geometry, water and timber
Section through a module
The pipe distribute the water along the structure in order to allow for moisture of plants and timber which will allow for more pollution accumulation. The irrigation system was inspired by the one used in graduation tower
the bent timber is attached to more rigid frame. Between the ribs the irrigation system is constantly watering the building. The irrigation system was inspired by the one used in graduation tower
there is no space between in order to prevent from air leakage
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Section, iteration 1
black chimney in order to allow for air flow through the building
sealing the structure with the building
The air goes through a mass of wet timber which accumulates smaller particles The structure will accumulate some of the dust that is coming to the site
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PART III INTRODUCING THE AIR BACK TO THE AND CAPTURE OF SMALLER PARTICLES
concept ventilation diagram
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8.3. Looking at the building as a system
the air goes through a mass of wet timber, fabric and vegetation. Water content in different layers of timber and fabric allows to accumulate bigger amounts of dust which stick to the surface
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sealing the device to the building to allow for air tightness
3. Reintroducing the air back to the particles
The air goes through the building and is sucked through the black chimney effect
4. Using solar chimney effect to direct the air flow
building through a filter which catches smaller
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Details
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Using solar chimney effect to force circulation of air Solar chimney effect is used in passive ventilation systems. Due to the black colour, the surface of the chimney heats up, resulting in difference of temperatures between interior and exterior. Hot air travels up and escapes he building
rack and pinion awnings
step flashing
heat gain reinforced with black paint on brick
skylight ramp and pinion damper glass and brick connection
drainage
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Controllable air flow Most of the year the wind comes from the direction of the city. Nevertheless, through July and June the wind is changing its direction. Therefore, in order to avoid pollution at the house the solar chimney has regulated doors
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8.3Building as a system
Attaching glass to the brick The glass needs to be attached to the brick in order to achieve solar gain.
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8.3. Sealing to the building - allowing for the light to come in - transparent
Types of attachments to the building - glass 1. Office Extension in Amsterdam The extension is a steel and timber structure covered with polycarbonate panels. The polycarbonate panels are attached to timber frame
existing window frame
roof light with transparent outer shell
existing timber beam
existing timber beam
2. Extension of Glass Museum in Kingswinford Extension connected to brick wall The extension is directly connected with brick wall. Within the connection is also hidden a heat duct
9. 300/32 mm glass beam
11.steel shoe to glass beam
13. sand blasted glass panel
14. dry lining
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10.rainwater gutter
12. 400/350/10 mm fixing plate
veneered plywood
Very good thermal insulation
Types of attachments to the building - polycarbonate
Poor thermal insulation
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8.3. Sealing to the building - allowing for the light to come in - transparent
Types of attachments to the building - glass
with sealing the structure irrigation system is integrated, the water from the gutter is redistributed along timber and vegetation
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8.4.Foundation filter
Which materials are available for PM2,5 capture next to the site?
4. Synechocus bacteria
4.4. Charcoal filters Charcoal filters Distance:3,6 kmkm Distance:3,6 Price: 11,911,9 zl/kgzl/kg Price:
3. Gelatin3. Gelatin Distance: 22 km22 km Distance: Price: Price: 14,2 zl/kg 14,2 zl/kg
2. Ion-exchange resin Distance: 22 km resin 2. Ion-exchange 3. Gelatin Price:31,9 km Distance: 22 km Distance: 22 km Price:31,9 km Price: 14,2 zl/kg
Material for filtering- charcoal filter
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8.4. Material choice for smaller particles
Testing device
Detecting filtration box where the filtered air is going through
tested filter `
filter 1 `
the smoke travels up
burnt material
The foundation would not work for a longer period of time - charcoal filter would get stuffed with pollution - there is a need to use a mechanical fan
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4. Filtered air goes throught he pipe to a sensor
2. The smoke goes through the system of pipes
3. Filtration through the material
pollution sensor which measures the amount of particles of CO2 in the filtered air
1. The coal is burnt in isolated place
Filter 1
Filter 2
The method of material testing was wrong, because the fabric was filtering instead of absorbing
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Foundation filter - iteration 1
The foundation filter is made to catch smaller particles such as PM 2,5 which flow into the building. The wider opening on one side allows for faster air flow. In the case of the detail it perforates the foundation and connects with water pipe for the charcoal to be cleaned.
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8.4. Material choice for smaller particles
Foundation filter - iteration 2 The second iteration of the foundation filter consists of electrical parts. Therefore, the filter is placed in the basement where it could be maintained and filter exchanged. The filtered air enters the building again through vents in the floor in order to circulate through the rooms.
ducting
inline fan
carbon filter
inline fan
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9.1. Wind effects on the building - the effect in 50 years
Wind and particles effect on built formation Wind shaped structures case studies
Occasionally, the minerals structure of the rocks can be a significant factor; if the upper part of the rock is more resistant to chemical weathering, it erodes more slowly than the bottom. Weathering of the exposed hard rock layer ultimately exposes the lower rock to erosion from wind, water, salt intrusion, etc., depending on the local environment. The softer layer of rock is eroded rapidly and leads to the formation of depression whereas; the overlying harder rocks are resistant to this process. Ultimately isolated mushroom rocks may found standing above the new, lower part. Glacier action may create such kinds of landforms through abrasion.
Mushroom rock formation
stronger rock
weaker rock
stronger rock
Sand dune formation due to an object
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Barchan dune formation
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Section through one of the modules Behaviour and shape over the years
water supply
glass, double glazing
WIND LOAD The wind will impact the ribs on the structure- especially the parts in the higher level of the device.
the pin point will become the axis of rotation of a rigid body
wooden pin
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