THERMAL [MASS] CUSTOMISATION: speculative exploration into designing with material energies
Lyn Poon stud5636 Thesis Project 2015 CITAstudio Tutor: Paul Nicholas
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts School of Architecture KADK
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Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
Project introduction Proposition Using FLIR T440 to survey the site Detail of module principle Detail of module surface Multi material fabrication and thermal registration Contact detail
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Project Introduction
Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
Thermal [mass] Customisation Speculative exploration into designing with material energies
\This
research aims to question how thermal energy is conceived and
controlled within architecture.
\It
develops and explores designing a system of elements and their
fabrication process.
\The
research uses the latest technology from
analysis.
Observing
FLIR
for critical
the environment, it is evident that we operate in a non-
uniform manor, yet we often design using standards and averages.
Current approaches to thermal control empahise standard range values; however these can only ever be averages. My research aims
of to
envisage and prototype an alternative architectural application for understanding thermal mass.
Within
this framework and through the application of thermal mass;
the interest departs from the ability for materials to absorb and release energy at different rates.
This
notion builds on the engagement with the opportunity to create
a heterogeneous ecology of environments which can steer or prolong activities in the public realm.
The
understanding and reinterpretation
of thermal transfer, sourcing energy and distribution rates drives the investigation into the symbiotic and parasitic opportunities that can be utilised in our built environment.
Investigating designing through the methodology of developing a systems logic and fabrication processes; the attitude towards designing for mass customization and ‘versioning’ will be explored.
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Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
Collaborating
FLIR
with
and
having
the
opportunity to work with the latest thermal imaging technology, I have been able to explore
the potential as well as suggest alternative applications within architectural design.
Within
my research
I
have been able to use
thermal imaging to inform design development opportunities as well as evaluate prototypes.
The
continual prototyping and testing of
fabricated
elements
provides
a
continuous
feedback loop to providing design opportunities within the project.
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WHAT IF WE CAN PROLONG THE FEELING OF SUMMER IN COPENHAGEN?
This
public realm proposal demonstrates and
explores new ways of creating public amenity through the storage of heat, sourcing and steering of heat.
Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
Project introduction Proposition Using FLIR T440 to survey the site Detail of module principle Detail of module surface Multi material fabrication and thermal registration Contact detail
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Site plan
Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
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Scenario section
Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
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Thermal imaging using the FLIR T440 camera on site was useful to demonstrate the registrations of heat spot and material influence on site.
Recording tracking
over a period of time also allowed of
public
activity
thermal fluctuations.
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in
relation
to
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
Project introduction Proposition Using FLIR T440 to survey the site Detail of module principle Detail of module surface Multi material fabrication and thermal registration Contact detail
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Surveying the site
Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
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The
architectural structure was made from
an aggregation of modules above and below ground.
Through
multi material fabrication,
as well as geometrical variations; each module is designed to transfer, absorb and emit heat at different rates.
Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
Project introduction Proposition Using FLIR T440 to survey the site Detail of module principle Detail of module surface Multi material fabrication and thermal registration Contact detail
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Detail of module representing transfer heat transfer principles
Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
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The process of designing and specifying the surface articulation for the modules was informed by thermal imaging outcomes.
Registrations of thermal transfer properties are used to feed back into the design specification process.
Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
Project introduction Proposition Using FLIR T440 to survey the site Detail of module principle Detail of module surface Multi material fabrication and thermal registration Contact detail
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Thermal registration in the design process Demonstrators of the effects desired on the Epidermis layer
Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
3D plaster printed Epidermis layer
3D plaster printed and aluminium casting
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Thermal registration in the design process Demonstrators of the effects desired with internal network pipes
Thermal imaging the fabrication process and thermal registrations
Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
3D printed plaster and aluminium casting internal pipes
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Modules are fabricated using CNC 3D plaster printing and aluminium casting techniques.
Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
Project introduction Proposition Using FLIR T440 to survey the site Detail of module principle Detail of module surface Multi material fabrication and thermal registration Contact detail
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Multi material fabrication and registration of heat transfer
Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
3D printed plaster and aluminium casting Thesis Project 2015 \ CITAstudio
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Multi material fabrication and registration of heat transfer
Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
Prototype of section detail of module 3D printed plaster and aluminium casting
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Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
Project introduction Proposition Using FLIR T440 to survey the site Detail of module principle Detail of module surface Multi material fabrication and thermal registration Contact detail
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Contact details
Fabrication of multi material module - preheating plaster before casting
Lyn Poon \ emailyn@lspn.co.uk
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts \School of Architecture \KADK
If you would like to hear more about my research or project please do not hesitate to contact me: emailyn@lspn.co.uk
+45 27 51 27 63 +44 7944282935 https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lynpoon https://kadk.dk/project/thermal-mass-customisation
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