Figure 44working of water cube

Figure 44working of water cube

Aspects The Eastgate Project The Eden Project Burj Khalifa The Council House 2 The Water Cube

Concept The building is inspired by the ventilation system of termite mounds to provide a building in Zimbabwe's dry and hot climate without the use of air conditioning. The architect was inspired by soap bubbles, which adapt to any surface they land on. When two or more bubbles come together, the line of the join is always perpendicular (straight up and down). The tower's concept is to base the structure on an organic form with triaxial geometry and spiraling growth, which can be seen in the final design. CH2 was designed to be a highly energy efficient and sustainable structure, with all its systems and spaces interconnected and interrelated. The building, like a living organism, requires all its limbs and organs to function properly. the building is inspired by bubbles, as they are transparent and captures sunlight and provide natural heating for pool inside.

Approach Direct approach; Design looking to biology Indirect approach; biology influencing design Indirect approach; biology influencing design Direct approach; design looking to biology

Principle Nature curb excess from within Nature taps the power from limits Nature fits form to function Nature rewards cooperation Nature fits form to function Nature banks on diversity Nature rewards Energy efficiency Respond to Environment Sustainable

cooperation

Material Concrete, Glass Glulam (glued laminate), timber beam, Concrete Concrete, steel rebar, Glass All recycle timber, steel, concrete Indirect approach; biology influencing design

Energy efficiency Entrance of natural light Isolation of indoor and outdoor environment

Steel, ETFE sheets