Dynamic Parametric Envelopes

Year: 2021

Team: Individual

Type: Generative Modeling

Role: Design, modeling and visualization

Developing a responsive building envelope which optimizes the workability of the facade system in terms of opening and closing of its facade panels.

The dynamic envelope is created in a series of layers. These consist of a double facade system. A secondary curtain wall with spider like hinges and joints together with a primary system at the front which has circular opening shades and a connection glass panel just behind the openings.

The concept was to enable the glass panels to become more opaque or transaprent according to the movement of the sun (attractor point).

The form follows a diagonal approach to construction where the tension members connect one step after the other. These members are then connected to one another by horizontal bracings. The system is anchored to horizontal rails via joints and suspension cables from either sides. The horizontal rails are connected to one another by sub criss cross truss system which helps distribute the load evenly and prevents buckling.

The script has changable parameters which include:

1. Parametric control of the truss height

2. Primary, secondary and tertiary structural systems

3. Members having cross sectional thickness

4. Parametrically resolved joints which change according to the movement of the attractor point. (python script involved)