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Design a living space where dweller can perceive the natural environment in a safe and comfortable situation.
- block house
Design a living space where dweller can perceive the natural environment in a safe and comfortable situation.
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existing factor plays a greater part in the “ No development of human life than environment.
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RESEARCH: BLOCK HOUSING 1 Odhams Walk, Covent Garden, London The Odhams Walk Estate offers each resident their own outdoor space which, although private, is connected visually to neighboring properties, in an attempt to strengthen the sense of community.
Section-External Space Scale 1:500
Ground Plan-External Space Scale 1:500
External Space Analysis The Odhams Walk Estate is a mixed use development covering a total of 102 flats located above a podium of commercial premises and parking, with a public plaza connected by pedestrian ramps to the street.
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Type 2 TERACE
Type 3 GARDEN
Plan of Ground Floor Analysis
Plan of First Floor Analysis
Plan of Second Floor Analysis
Scale 1:500
Scale 1:500
Scale 1:500
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Type 1 TERACE
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DESIGN: COMMUNAL THRESHOLD BLOCK HOUSE
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COMMUNAL THRESHOLD BLOCK HOUSING TYPE: BLOCK HOUSE
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LOCATION: LONDON EC2A 4JA
HOUSE
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PAIN POINT When designing the project Communal Threshold Block House, I realized that many problems cannot be solved by architectural design.
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And comfortable living environment is related not only to Natural Lighting, but also to Temperature, Ventilation, and even Odor.
COMPARISON Indoor Versus Outdoor Nowadays it seems that indoor space is isolated from the outdoor environment, especially for people who live in urban apartments.
I prefer to stay outdoors, especially when the weather is nice. I also like sitting outside in sunshine with sunglasses, which makes me feel warm and comfortable. Yashna Calleechurn, 25
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I also like outdoor activities. But the gentle wind in the natural environment makes me calmer and more comfortable than the sunshine.
Staying indoor makes me feel more comfortable. And after having children, I prefer a clean interior environment and suitable temperature than the outside. Peilin Jin, 32
It's sultry outside! It's more comfortable to stay at home. You know, I don't want to get out and suffer the risk of mosquito bite. Guixiang Zhang, 78
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Linus Sullivan, 21
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COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT - reference
Indoor And Outdoor It is not a closed shelter which makes people feel depressed, but a living space where people can perceive the changing seasons in a safe and comfortable environment.
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Coelux@ Skylight It's a artificial skylight that reproduce the true effect of the light and space of the outdoor.
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Thermostat
INSPIRATION Less Is More Traditional controllers with multiple keys can be replaced by a circular controller, which brings minimalism to its fullest.
So I want to use it to achieve the Comprehensive Controll. All indoor appliances that can create a comfortable environment will be combined with it‌
Temperature Sensor
Comfortable Temperature
Air Humidity
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Skylight Brightness
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Aroma Intensity
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EXPLORATORY Comprehensive Controll Temperature, Air Humidity, Sunlight and Aroma are important components of creating comfortable environment.
This controller can not only select suitable indoor temperature and air humidity by turning the outer ring, but also adjust the brightness of skylight to simulate the required sunlight.
It can also help residents choose the appropriate intensity of their favorite aroma.
Brightness
Controller
Ventilation
Controller
Temperature Fragrance
Humidity