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/5. Smart Building Orange
As part of the Orange smart Building competition: we were asked to develop innovative concepts with an emphasis on the implementation of existing Internet of objects technologies in a mixed-use building, on the one hand, while offering new solutions embodied in our own vision of the building of the future.
The architectural form is inspired by the movement of people to sculpt the outer form while providing panoramic visual fields.
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The mixed-use building is separated according to these functions, a commercial ground floor; two floors serving as office space; two residential blocks, and finally a green terrace.
Design Brief About
Year : 2018
Authors: EL Forsi Mhamed EL Yacoubi Abderrahmane
Location : Rabat, Morocco
Type : Competition
Softwares : Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Archicad, Adobe Photoshop & illustrator
ASE Optimization
By analyzing the annual sun exposure, we can simulate the impact of solar radiation on a space, enabling us to predict the level of user comfort. The first image depicts the sun exposure on a bare facade, while the second image demonstrates the effect of a kinetic facade and a green terrace.
Office workspace layout
Final result
As part of the smart buildings competition, our goal was to establish a harmonious relationship between natural and artificial elements. Drawing inspiration from nature, we aimed to emulate the efficient functioning of trees in our building design. Specifically, we focused on replicating their ability to provide shade and harness solar energy through photosynthesis. By translating this concept into our architectural approach, we developed an innovative intelligent kinetic facade. This facade dynamically adjusts its shape based on the sun’s position and user comfort, shielding occupants from direct radiation. Moreover, we integrated advanced photovoltaic cells into the facade, enabling it to generate electricity from sunlight. This unique combination of design and technology creates a sustainable and user-friendly environment, exemplifying the potential of smart buildings.
