-Prototype Concept-
Inlet Facade Fragment
Test 1- unsuccessful. The device
Having an environmental strategy that is dependant on
needed to be angled at 45Ëš
natural ventilation within a site that is subject to two distinct prevailing winds requires a design that addresses
this
issue.
My
design
proposes
that
the
inlets and outlets are able to adapt themselves to the changing outside conditions to ensure a better internal environment. The prototype will be a fragment of the façade which incorporates a series of these devices. The devices, which need to go from being insubstantial in size to pieces that are able to interrupt the passage of air, will be inspired by the early unit studies into pop-up architecture. The prototype will be of a
1:2 fragment of the facade.
This will be a layered construction comprised of the following; Intermediate
pieces
needed
to
An intricate wooden framework (basswood) based on an
cause an initial springing open of
Islamic pattern. Taking cues from Jean Nouvel’s Abu Dhabi
the device.
Louvre, it aims to mediate the amount of light entering the theatre and thus reduce glare and solar gain. A
layer
of
coloured
perspex
in
a
corresponding
but
different Islamic pattern. The colour should help light to enter but filtered, further reducing the solar gain. An outer layer of fine netting, which allows the prevailing wind to pass unhindered, but is impervious to mosquitos. Electronic opening and closing apertures.
b The chord which closes the device
a
b
needs to run through all the leaves but have a large opening to avoid any friction.
b
a. Prototype Concept illustration Opening chord anchored to each leaf
b. Early device tests
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to ensure their equal separation