GROWABLE

-Design Of Congregate Housing Oriented By Wind Environment OptimizationIndividual Academic Project

Architectural Design

Guangzhou, China Mar, 2018

49200 m²

From Outside To Inside

Nowadays, the low quality of semi-private space leads to the lack of neighborhood interaction.

Define our home with the WIND of freedom.

When the community reaches 50 households, there is only nodding acquaintance.

When the community exceeds 100 households, there is no intersection in social relations.

As the height increases, the perceptions and use of the external environment will weaken.

Above five storeys, there is little contact with ground activity.

Theory Of Communicative Space

Oxygen Transport Through The Body

An Analogy For Energy And Oxygen Transfer

Blood is the factor that transports oxygen in the human body. In architecture, wind can also be a factor that transports heat, thereby helping the shared space to achieve a higher degree of comfort and attracting people to communicate in semi-private spaces.

Spatial Framework

Shared space is classified into four modes to match different public life needs. Residents can decide on specific activities and locations within this framework based on their needs and perceptions of the climate, thus creating a more prosperous social life.

The site is located in Guangzhou, China, a city with a subtropical monsoon climate.

Modular will grow as various shapes guided by the wind.

Multiple Shapes To Match Different Site

Modular Design

Different individuals are organized by a cooperative principle, enabling individuals to combine and grow freely, thus creating a prosperous spatial structure. Under this system, and buildings can grow to Match Different Site

The Macro Climate

(Data from IWEC)

Guangzhou is dominated by southeast wind in summer and torridity lasts for a long time.

Wind Analysis Of The Site

(Simulated Through Eddy 3D)

There are only two corners where the wind pressure is affected by the existing building.

SOUTHWEST

OPENING A OPENING B OPENING C OPENING D OPENING E OPENING ELABORATING

NORTHEAST

NORTHWEST

SOUTHEAST

SOUTHWEST

PARAMETRIC ADJUSTMENT

NORTHEAST

ALTERATION A ALTERATION B ALTERATION C ALTERATION D ALTERATION E

Parameterization Logic

The growth of the module is controlled by parameterization.

NORTHWEST

SOUTHEAST

SOUTHWEST

MODEL GENERATION

SOUTHEAST SOUTHWEST NORTHEAST NORTHWEST

Shape Iterative Optimization

(Simulated Through Autodesk Simulation CFD )

By analyzing and comparing the wind pressure on all sides of the architecture, the most conducive form to indoor ventilation is obtained through continuous iteration.

Functional Framework

The designer defines the functional framework from top to bottom and does not specify specific functional attributes in the shared space. Residents can choose activities that meet the framework's requirements according to their own needs.

Modular Dwelling Units

The dwelling units adopt a prefabricated modules system. Its functions serve private life, while social needs are mainly met through shared Spaces outside the unit.

Modular organization can be adapted to various sites under the guidance of the wind