Content
SCENARIO
STOCKPORT ANALYSIS
SITE ANALYSIS
Agenda
Economy
Site 1
Mills Canal Potential Topography Sun/Wind Analysis Potential Sites
PRECEDENTS
Potential Of Algae Future Of Algae Algae Architecture
PROGRAMME
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Agenda Spaciality Proxemics Proxemics Analysis Spacial Connectivity Spaces-Breakdown Massing Massing 3D
Scenario
My agenda focuses on being able to maintain a strong economical/ industrial base all whilst helping neutralize and eventually eradicate Air pollution. This will be attained through innovative sollutions that acheive the atmost efficieny and aesthetics to sustain and satisfy the people and their environment. Through branding and commercializing these solutions, investments will be flowing and dedicated to keep advancing forward towards perfection. Simultaneously, the exposure of knowledge to the public plays a key role in my agenda; one that aims on raising awareness and bringing the community together for one main purpose: to save the world from air pollution.
Agenda
Existing Mills reopen for the Manufactoring of Bamboo into Biofuels
Population Increases due to increase in employment
New technologies or inventions that aim to eradicate air pollution
Temperature Climate Increases even more
City Council invests into researsh facilities
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Increase in Bamboo growth
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Climate Change : Temperature rises to an annual average of 15째C by 2100
an environment free of air pollution whilst maintaining a strong aesthetic vision through its inovative solution
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Vision
Consequences
Key Events
Aims
Attract more investers and sponsors for more research facilities
Stockport Analysis
Economy
Employment Composition (1998-2008)
Education
Creative
7.6% (-0.3%)
6.4% (+7.4%) 4.3% (+33.2%)
Manufacuring Textiles
10.4% (-32..1%)
0.5% (-78.5%)
4.6% (-37.2%)
ICT Digital
12% (-2%)
Engineering
Food and Beverage
3.8% (+8.7%)
1.4% (+7.7%)
10.7% (+3.5%)
3.1% (+47.0%)
Retail
Logistics 2.1% (-33.0%)
Auto
13% (+10%)
1.1% +50.8%
Sport 11.8% (+97.1%)
Exponantial Growth
Public Admin
The Revival of Manufacturing by 2100
Construction
Financial And Professional Services
Financial
12.3% (+26.5%)
15.7% (+39.6%)
Health 3.0% (+23.1%)
4.1% (+32.2%)
High Decline(98-08)
14% (+30%)
Non-Health Related Life Sciences
Growth (98-08) The different colors demonstray the increase or decrease in within the different sectors between. From the data I collected, i estimated an exponantial growth for the manufactoring sector, setting the scene for my scenario by 2100.
High Growth (98-08)
Decline(98-08)
Mills
Stockport Analysis
Stockport 1890
Air Pollution distribution from Industrial buildings
Stockport 2014
Air pollutioin distribution in 2100
The many Mills highlighted in the historic map of 1890 form the heart of what Stockport was once known for: textile and hat manufactorings. Now, the few mills that have remained standing serve as a reminder of the history, legacy and economic strength of Stopckport. Although this is a positive factor, it also is a negative one; that of air pollution emmeted by these Mills. The first step into my researsh on Stopckport, is locating where all the Mills used to be in the 1890s in comparison to how many mills are still left standing in 2014. This then can let my imagination run wild in terms of how much damage air pollution can do in comparison to how much it is still doing. Although there is a clear decrease of these effects, nonetheless, this is not enough untill we succeed in eradicatting air pollution permanently.
Rest of Stockport Industrial buildings present in 1890 Industrial buildings present in 2014 Distribution of Air Pollution
Stockport Analysis
Canal Potential
The arrows show the distrubution of the water from the Mersey Canal to the existing surrounding Mills. This facilitates use of transport and avoids the need for reservoires. This could be a huge advantage in designing a programme that is to close proxemity to the canal if in need for water.
Industrial buildings present in 2014 Rest of Stockport Canal the uses and potential of the canal is very important in choosing a site. We can see how it’s usefullness and potential came into use whilst providing the mills with the necessary resourse transport and ofcourse with water.
Stockport Analysis
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Topography
As we approach the west side of Stockport, the lower the slope is. On this map the lowest point is on the Mersey river.
The more we reash the east, the higher up we get. One can sense a lighter and more exposed atmosphere. For great light exposure, choosing a site on the west side of the map would be preferred.
Lowest Point on Map Topography Lines Highest Point on Map Mersey Canal Through analyzing the topography of the site, I was able to determine which area would be more exposed to light whilst the higher up I got, the colder and windier the temperature got.
Stockport Analysis
Sun / Wind paths
Sun Path Diagram-Stockport 00
Average Yearly Wind Frequency N
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Equally, wind frequency is very important especially that Stockport’s topography allows for various different frequencies, depending on the time of year and the location (on the highest peak or lowest). Thes diagrams to the right show the average yearly wind frequency in both summer and winter time.
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To really understand the light patterns in stockport, I had to look at the directions of the sun paths at different times throughout the year to determine when would be the best time for long lasting light. As we can see in the diagram above, summer period is the best time for long lasting light.
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Stockport Analysis
Potential Sites
Site 1
The main advantage of this site is it’s topographic location (+84) at a very high peak. The light exposure on the site is ideal.
Site 2
A historic mill site that still contains a reservoire was this site’s strength.
Site 3
Similarities Between Sites Potential Sites Mersey Canal
Close Proximity to the Canal
Topographic Location
Close procimity to the Mills
Rest of Stockport Differences Between Sites There is a lot of flexibility with this site due to it’s large space which allows me to undergoe several analysis to choose a specific location in within it. There are no limitations with this site.
Through analysing Stockport’s topography, canal potential and mill location, I was able to choose three potential sites based on that analysis. What all these sites have in common is their relatively close proximity to the canal and most importantly there geographic position at very close proximity to the mills.
Site Analysis
Site 1
Chosen Site 1
Topographic map - Site 1
+45
+49
+84
+84
Bird View on Site 1 Close Proximity to the Canal: another advantage if the need of water becomes a necessity.
Industrial Buildings Green Space Mersey Canal
An advantage on why I chose this site was due to itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s geographical position in accordance with the large amount of historic factories (that all reopen in 2100 as mentioned in my scenario). This would enable me to push harder on finding solutions for Air Pollution produced from these factories. If one wants to tackle these problems, it is favoreable to do so at a close proximity.
I mainly chose this site for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s topgraphic advantages as it sits high up in Stockport and benefits of good light exposure. Additionally, the wide open green space with no other buildings that overshadow the site (in fear of less light exposure) is a great benefit.
Precedents
Potential of Algae
Climate Change (Increase in temperature) has become a very important factor to consider whilst designing for now and the future.Furthermore, Air Pollution is one particular factor that has become unavoideable. In combination with the warmer weather and the reopened factories, health has slowly been deteriorating. Amongst the various solutions that have been slowly and increasingly implimented, Algae was one in particular that I considered as one of the most potential solution to our worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s problems, in particular Air Pollution.
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Releasing O2
Temperature Increases
Seeking Solutions
Algae
Potential of Algae
Feeding Animals
Producing Light
Producing Biomass
Capturing CO2
Precedents
Future of Algae
Produces Biomass The functions and potential that Microalgae possesses has caught my atmost attention. The future of Algae does not just result in single outputs but has the possibilty of generating multiple outputs. New technology make’s it possible for these outputs to take place and more so, at the same time within one body of technlogy. An example of this is the Microalgae Lamp that is able to capture up to 1 tonne of CO2 per year per lamp ( That is 150 to 200 times more than a trees captures during it’s lifetime) which is used, along with solar power, to charge batteries; generating it’s own electricity.
Microalgae - act as solar cells
Produces Light
Batteries
Captures CO2
Water
Microalgae Lamp
Releases O2
Outputs
Captures up to 1 tonne of CO2 per lamp per year
Photosynthesis
Charges Lamp’s Battery
Process Composition Technological Invention CO2 Charges battery (Hence Lamp can be present where there is little or no light) Electricity-Free Lighting Solution
Precedents
Algae Architecture
Fitted with Louvers containing Microalgae
The image below, visualizes the Microalgae lamps and leaves room for more immaginations. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uses and functions could very well be implemented in within the built technology of Architecuture. This is shown on the bottom right photo. The International Building Exhibition (IBA) by BIQ is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Algae powered building.
Micro-Algae Lamp-Pierre Calleja
Main Function: -Shade interior spaces -Produce biomass to power the buildings necessities -Act as Insulators -When in situations of excess of sunlight, the microalgae collects the solar power that is not needed and is stored in brine-filled boreholes for water and space heating.
IBA Hamburg-BIQ
Programme
Agenda
-My agenda focuses on Eradicating
Air pollution. This will be acheived through various methods:
-Commercializing and Branding Microalgae processess through Research and innovative Technologies whom resourses are dedicated to acheive the best and most efficient method. A method that enables Microalgae to be utilized as a power tool that can not only generate it's own electricity but simultaneously, under one body of technology, purify the air from CO2 -Educating the public, especially young youths; the future generation. Knowledge is key to our future's success -Sharing and Exchanging information between other scholars, scientists, students and the rest of the public.
The Educational Center for Microalgae Research The Overlapping of Spaces
Outside Spaces
Food and Beverage Space
Office Spaces
Seminar Space
Laboratories
Greenhouse Space
Office Spaces
Exhibition/ Event Space
Outside Spaces
Social Spaces
Food and Beverage Space
Programme
Section Diagram
Section of the Spaces
Through this section we can notice how the core part of the programme is enveloped by the rest of the spaces and acting as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success. These spaces are meant to feed into the knowledge of scholars, students, other scientists and the rest of the public.
Spacial Organization - section
Exhibition/ Event Space
Greenhouse Space
WCs
Seminar Space
Laboratories
Office Spaces
Outside Spaces
Social Spaces
Food and Beverage Space
Resting Rooms
Programme
Connecting Spaces
The diagram is inspired by the process of photosynthesis. What it’s really doing is showing how the Research facilities, being the brain of the programme, utilizes and feeds into all the other spaces in order to flourish and succeed with succesffull outputs to share back with the rest of the spaces. The Spaces act as a ‘give and take’ method amongst each other; an endless cycle.
Represent the final stage: the output (releases O2 back in the environment)
Office Spa ces Educ atio na l Fa cil itie s Exh ibi tio n Sp a Re se ar
External Spaces
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Core of the Programme
O2 Release
Represent the CO2 and Water captured by the microalgae
CO2 an d Water Capture
Solar Light
Represent Solar Light
Greenhouses Spaces
Social Spaces
Endless cycle
Seminar Spaces
Office Spaces
Laboratory
Programme
Spaces Breakdown
Cafeteria Space
Open Space Algae Interaction Room
Seating Area
Feedback Room
Kitchen
ENTRANCE
Reception
Open Space Laboratory
Seminar Rooms
Private Laboratories
Computer Cluster
Temperature Controlled Rooms
Library Room
Computer Clusters
Private Reading Rooms
Resting Rooms
Lecture Room
WC
WC
Washing up rooms
Storage Room
Storage Rooms Greenhouse Spaces Individual Office Spaces Recreational Algae Spaces
Conference Room
Parking Space
Kitchen
Mechanical Spaces
Exhibition/Event Spaces
External Spaces
Researsh Facilities
Educational Facilities
Mechanical Spaces
Office Spaces
Food And Beverage Spaces
Programme
Proxemics
In order to determine the right scales for my spaces, I wanted to look into the topic of proximics. Proxemics is the study of spatial requirements between people. The diagram to the left shows a simple idea of what proxemics is. The measurements included are obtained by Edward T. Hall (American anthropologist).
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SPECIFIC AREA/ ENVIRONMENT
EVENT/ FUNCTION
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8 24 m
122 mm
76mm
460 mm
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400 mm
SOCIAL CLASSES
CHANGES IN PROXEMICS
GENDER
AGE DIFFERENCE
CULTURE
Example of Proxemics Change
These two different proxemics are examples of how it might changes once the factors in the diagram to the right are taken into consideration.
INTIMATE SPACE
SOCIAL SPACE
PERSONAL SPACE
PUBLIC SPACE
Programme
Proxemics Analysis
Spacial Plan Analysis-Proxemics The idea is flexiblitiy and adaptation through the transition of each of the spaces. One must become the culture of the space, thus creating the appropriate proximics of that particular space. Equally these spaces would possess differant functions. Simialarly, once must be challenged psychologiccal and adapt to that proximics untill it becomes a habbut. The idea is to distinguish between the new and the more frequent people inhibitting the space.
Increase in Proxemic change
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Scale Graph Public Space Accepted
Area (square metre)
Personal Space Accepted
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Social Space Accepted Exhibition/ Event Space
Intimate Space Accepted WCs
Seminar Space
Laboratories
Greenhouse Space
900
Office Spaces
Outside Spaces
Social Spaces
Food and Beverage Space
Resting Rooms
Programme
Massing
Massing Plans Roof
1st Floor-Mezzanine L: 250 sq.m
L: 250 sq.m
1st Floor
3rd Floor
E: 500 sq.m L: 620 sq.m F: 915 sq.m
L: 250 sq.m O: 511 sq.m 4th Floor
3rd Floor
2nd Floor
Basement
2nd Floor 6m
1st Floor Mezzanine
L: 900 sq.m
L: 250 sq.m E: 250 sq.m Ed: 2050 sq.m
1st Floor 3m Basement 0
200
Square Metre Exhibition/Event Spaces (E)
Office Spaces (O)
Through collated scale date on the breakdown spaces, I managed to obtain an estimate scale for these main spaces. Researsh Facilities (R)
Food And Beverage Spaces (F)
Educational Facilities (Ed)
Programme
Massing Arrangement
Different Compositions of Spaces
Total approximate height: 20 m.
The models above demonstray the different composition of Spaces. Having measurments on my site, helped me spacialize the spaces I needed in the scale for the site chosen.
74 m
Site 1 Exhibition/Event Spaces (E)
Office Spaces (O)
86 m
Researsh Facilities (R)
Food And Beverage Spaces (F)
Educational Facilities (Ed)
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