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solar project process book DSID 125 with john mcclusky
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Table of Contents intro project locations inspiration initial Concepts concept materials final model orthos features
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With energy sources becoming scarce, It is no wonder that man is turning to our most bountiful source... the Sun.
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project San Jose’s Green Vision Clean Energy Showcase provided an opportunity to develop a public structure that utilizes the power of the sun.
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Location Location is key for a solar structures. I investigated potential sites for the ideal solar exposure and foot traffic.
Guadalupe Park
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San Jose State University Campus
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Location Paseo de San Antonio The Paseo de San Antonio Provides an idea location for my structure. Major destinations near by provide ample foot traffic. Not to mention the south facing sky is not prohibited by many tall buildings.
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Inspiration Looking to Italian espresso bars and American diners for functional inspiration were key in my choice of concept.
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Inspiration concrete structures are an inviting cool place that are idea for public areas. I really wanted to stick with that feel.
mccord blackwell - DSID 125
Inspiration concrete structures are an inviting cool place that are idea for public areas. I really wanted to stick with that feel.
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Initial Concepts My initial concepts were to ways to provide the user with both power and shade. A sesense of privacy in a public location and a gathering location. these are some sketches that show my thought process for the desired concepts.
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Concept Sketches developed a concept that provided people with a meeting place with added elements of solar power.
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Concept I went right into mock ups in order to develop more understanding of my concept and form.
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Materials I wanted to use an innovative material for the majority of my structure. I chose LiTraCon’s translucent concrete to serve that purpose.
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Materials
Lighting was necessary for my structure to provide interest in the night. Color Kinetics is an American based company that have been used in many public
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Materials In order to minimise the need for excessive structure needed for the solar array I chose to use TFPVs (Thin Film Photo Voltaic) produced by High Flex Solar.
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Cafe Sol Cafe Sol developed into a large structure that provides its users with a place to convene, converse and recharge personal devices as well as themselves.
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Cafe Sol
A High counter level allows for people to lean or sit on the surface if a shorter duration is desired.
Lighting is provided from the interior of the base as well as the uprights. mccord blackwell - DSID 125
Orthos A simple sub structure provides rigidity for the flexible solar array.
The table top houses the outlets for charging.
The Steel I beam and concrete uprights house the wiring as well as tprovide the majority of the structure The concrete base is the foot of the unit, housing the batteries and major electronic components.
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construction My intentions are to have the majority of assembly done in factory. In doing so on sight construction will be reduced to a minimum for time and cost reasons.
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Features
The power access is via the ridge in the middle of the table top. Sealed covers protect the sockets from the elements.
The uprights are a key support in the structure and have a unique cross section in order to conceal the components
An access panel in the lover section of the uprights allows for easy access to the components in a discrete manor. mccord blackwell - DSID 125
thank you I hope you enjoyed everything that you have viewed in this document.
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