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TECHNOLOGY REPORT 50 Years Architectural Evolution: TREE BUILDING COMPONENTS & RESEARCH FACILITY
TECHNOLOGY REPORT Viviana Fulfuc DS 20 MArch 1
50 Years Architectural Evolution: TREE BUILDING COMPONENTS & RESEARCH FACILITY
TECHNOLOGY REPORT Viviana Fulfuc DS 20 MArch 1
50 Years Architectural Evolution: TREE BUILDING COMPONENTS & RESEARCH FACILITY Viviana Fulfuc DS 20 MArch 1
BRIEF BRIEF Merging nature with advanced, man-made technology, my proposal uses the living trees as structural and sustainable building components. By taking into consideration the timeframe and the pattern of trees’ growth, the facility Merging nature with will act as a continuous advanced, man-made process through a period technology, my proposof 50 years, expanding al uses the living trees as both physically and constructural and sustainable ceptual, while ensuring the building components. economic growth and social By taking into development of Hackney consideration the timeWick frame and the pattern of trees’ growth, the facility Merging with will act as nature a continuous advanced, process through man-made a period technology, proposof 50 years,my expanding al the livingand treesconas bothusesphysically structural and ensuring sustainable ceptual, while the building economiccomponents. growth and social By takingof Hackney into development consideration the timeWick frame and the pattern of trees’ growth, the facility will act as a continuous process through a period of 50 years, expanding both physically and conceptual, while ensuring the economic growth and social development of Hackney Wick
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A program for a TREE BUILDING COMPONENTS & RESEARCH FACILITY comes as a solution for a regeneration strategy of Hackney Wick that will adapt to the 21st Century challenges, such as flooding threats and non-renewable building resources. The new facility will be supported by on living tree stilts columns, developing skywards along with the trees’ growth. The new establishment will be comprised A program for a TREE BUILDING of the research hub on Arbo-architecture COMPONENTS & RESEARCH FACILITY comes technology and the manufacture works as a solution for a regeneration strategy delivering living trees structural components. of Hackney Wick that will adapt to the 21st This is going to be a live and on-growing exCentury challenges, such as flooding threats periment that uses the creative industries and and non-renewable building resources. The advanced technologies as the knowledge renew facility will be supported by on living tree sources and living trees as a structural source. stilts columns, developing skywards along with the trees’ growth. The new establishment will be comprised Aof the program BUILDING research forhub aon TREE Arbo-architecture COMPONENTS & RESEARCH FACILITY comes technology and the manufacture works as a solution regeneration strategy delivering living for treesa structural components. of Wickbethat adapt to the ex21st This Hackney is going to a livewilland on-growing Century such as flooding threats periment challenges, that uses the creative industries and and non-renewable advanced technologiesbuilding as the resources. knowledge The renew facility be trees supported on living tree sources andwillliving as a by structural source. stilts columns, developing skywards along with the trees’ growth. The new establishment will be comprised of the research hub on Arbo-architecture technology and the manufacture works delivering living trees structural components. This is going to be a live and on-growing experiment that uses the creative industries and advanced technologies as the knowledge resources and living trees as a structural source.
A living willow tree of 20 inch trunk width and 36 feet tall weights approximately 1.186 tonnes. Living trees can take up to 45% dead load over their own weight without breaking, Given the trees have quite an unique growing pattern and there are unpredictable factors influencing their health, a 15% overload is regarded as a safety figure. (according to tree-house building regulations). Hence adding a an extra 15% to the tree wight results in 1.364 tonnes per tree. A living tree column, however, is to be formed of 19 trees, which means that the column’s overall’s A living willow tree of 20 inch trunk width and 36 feet tall weights approximately weight is around 25.91 tonnes on its own. 1.186 tonnes.
Merging nature with advanced, man-made technology, my proposa uses the living trees as structural and sustainable building components. By taking into consideration the timeframe and the pattern of trees’ growth, the facility will act as a continuous process through a period of 50 years, expanding both physically and conceptual, while ensuring the economic growth and Given each building module is supported by 3 corner columns and a middle social development of Hackney Wick. one indicates that the proposed columns can carry up to approximately 103.66 The Baubotanik Tower in Germany by Ferdinand Ludwig and Cornelius Hackenbracht
Living trees can take up to 45% dead load over their own weight without tonnes. breaking, Given the trees have quite an unique growing pattern and there are unpredictable factors influencing their health, a 15% overload is regarded as a safety figure. (according to tree-house building regulations). Hence adding a an extra 15% to the tree wight results in 1.364 tonnes per tree. A living tree column, however, is to be formed of 19 trees, which means that the column’s overall’s Aweight living iswillow tree25.91 of 20 inchontrunk width and 36 feet tall weights approximately around tonnes its own. 1.186 tonnes. Given each building module is supported by 3 corner columns and a middle one indicates that the proposed columns can carry up to approximately 103.66 Living tonnes.trees can take up to 45% dead load over their own weight without breaking, Given the trees have quite an unique growing pattern and there are unpredictable factors influencing their health, a 15% overload is regarded as a safety figure. (according to tree-house building regulations). Hence adding a an extra 15% to the tree wight results in 1.364 tonnes per tree. A living tree column, however, is to be formed of 19 trees, which means that the column’s overall’s weight is around 25.91 tonnes on its own.
A program for a TREE BUILDING COMPONENTS & RESEARCH FACILITY comes as a solution for a regeneration strategy of Hackney Wick that will adapt to the 21st Century challenges, such as flooding threats and non-renewable building resources. The new facility will be supported by on living tree stilts columns,
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The Baubotanik Tower in Germany by Ferdinand Ludwig will and Cornelius Hackenbracht of the research establishment be comprises
25 mm aluminum honeycomb core sandwiched between translucent polycarbonate skin
The new hub on Arbo-architecture technology and the manufacture works delivering living trees structural components. This is going to be a live and on-growing experiment that uses the creative industries and advanced technologies as the knowledge resources and living trees as a structural source.
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365 mm carbon fibre floor truss between the translucent polycarbonate skin 25 mm aluminum honeycomb core sandwiched between translucent Carbon fibre ring polycarbonate skin beam 365 mm carbon fibre floor truss between the translucent ETFE pillow facade. polycarbonate skin The double-layered cushion 25 mm ban aluminum honeycomb system be filled up withcore sandwiched between insulation translucent inert gas to create Carbon fibre ring beam polycarbonate skin controll the and to instantly indoor air temperature. Argon or Krypton can be used to 365 carbon fibrelevelfloor control mm the transparency truss the positively translucent ETFE facade. of the between ETFEpillow skin and polycarbonate skin gain. cushion The double-layered influence the solar system ban be filled up with inert gas to create insulation Carbon ring beam and to fibre instantly controll the indoor air temperature. Argon or be used to FRPKrypton structuralcan columns, compriscontrol level ing the the FRP transparency profile for ETFE of theconnections ETFEpillow skin and positively pillow ETFE facade. influence the solar gain. cushion The double-layered system ban be filled up with inert gas to create insulation and to instantly controll the indoor air temperature. Argon FRPKrypton structuralcan columns, comprisor be used to ing the the FRP transparency profile for ETFE control level pillow of theconnections ETFE skin and positively influence the solar gain.
Living trees columns (at the growing stage), FRP structural columns, comprisfeaturing the removable steel ing the FRP profile for ETFE structure pillow connections
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The Baubotanik Tower in Germany by Ferdinand Ludwig and Cornelius Hackenbracht
Given each building module is supported by 3 corner columns and a middle one indicates that the proposed columns can carry up to approximately 103.66 tonnes.
Helical pile foundation for the temporary scaffolding structure
Temporary structure that is to be removed when the trees reach maturity and can be self-sustained
Helical pile foundation for the temporary scaffolding structure
Temporary structure that is to be removed when the trees reach maturity and can be self-sustained
Helical pile foundation for the temporary scaffolding structure
Temporary structure that is to be removed when the trees reach maturity and can be self-sustained
Ring beams connected to the scaffold are to support the tree growth and stiffen the trees once grown. Attached to the ring beams there are carbon fiber connectors, bridging the column structure to the column
After the structure is set in place, the trees are grown from the ground and expanded vertically through sprouts grown in elevated planters. Once all the trees become a single organism, the planters are removed.
Ring beams connected to the scaffold are to support the tree growth and stiffen the trees once grown. Attached to the ring beams there are carbon fiber connectors, bridging the column structure to
After the structure is set in place, the trees are grown from the ground and expanded vertically through sprouts grown in elevated planters. Once all the trees become a single
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A 12
E-Cross Route
River Lee Navigation
London Overground
Hackney Wick (North)
Hackney Wick (South) 1880
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Building Use Key Public & Accessible Residential Fish Island
Council Assets Studio Spaces Commercial Spaces Storage Wards
Hertford Union Canal
Greenway
River Lea
Site Location: Context Study GSPublisherVersion 0.0.100.100
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Rothbury Road
Trego Road
Hepscott Road
Roach Bridge
Hertford Union Canal
Wansbeck Road
Sun Path
A12 East Cross Route
Site Analysis
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The Baubotanik Tower in Germany by Ferdinand Ludwig and Cornelius Hackenbracht
The Footbridge of common osier in Germany by Ferdinand Ludwig and Oliver Storz
The Footbridge of common osier in Germany by Ferdinand Ludwig and Oliver Storz
The Plane-Tree-Cube Nagold in Germany by Ferdinand Ludwig and Daniel Schรถnleenbracht
Bothany Building Pavilion in Germany by Ferdinand Ludwig, Oliver Storz and Daniel Schรถnleenbracht
The Plane-Tree-Cube Nagold in Germany by Ferdinand Ludwig and Daniel Schรถnleenbracht
The Baubotanik Tower in Germany by Ferdinand Ludwig and Cornelius Hackenbracht
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FullGrown Furniture by Gavin Munro, UK Credit : http://fullgrown.co.uk/
The Patient Gardened by VisionDivision, Milan, Itlay
The Tree Circus by Axel Erlandson
Root Bridges Cherrapungee, India courtesy of Arshiya Urveeja Bose
Studies of grafted tress as part of the botanical principles of Baubotanik research of Ferdinand Ludwig
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The Plane Tree Cube in Nagold, by Baubotanik
My proposal for a living tree structural column, as part of the building skeleton
Concept diagrams proposed design
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Permanent steel braces
Temporary steel structure Floor to ceiling opening
Temporary steel braces Sheltered outdoor area
Habitable space
Sheltered open space
Design Strategy Lightness and air tightness were to be carefully considered when designing the proposal. Given the tress must remain outside at all times, I had to find a way to merge the outdoor space within the habitable space.
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Vertical Propagation
Grafting shot
Rootstook
Grafting shot
Constant
Tree grafting studies and design advantages • • • • • • •
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Growth speed Plant vigour enhancement Self-repair of damaged plants Tolerance of environmental stress Strength increase Advanced propagation Resistance to damage and insects
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The column prototype: geometric development
The building module prototype: geometric development
Constant position
Platform decreases to maintaining floor position Flexible joint Flexible joint
Adjustable height Extendable bolt
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Development of the structural tree column
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Existing Hertford Union Canal Waterfront Elevation in Fish Island
Flooded Hertford Union Canal Waterfront Elevation in Fish island
Early stage of the proposed solution for the Flooded Hertford Union Canal Waterfront Elevation in Fish island
Flood Map for Planning
Hertford Union Canal
River Lea
Area that could be affected by flooding - 1 in 100 chances Additional extent of an extreme flood - 1 in 100 chances Areas benefiting from flood defences Proposed site location : part of the site currently occupied by McGrath Bros Waste Control
Early concept for an elevated establishment supported by living trees
Designing for Flood Risk: Living with water Flood Risk Causes: • Increase of population density • Increase of impermeable surface across London • Climate change and rise of the sea levels • High costs for maintenance and upgrading of flood defences • London has always been subject flood risk.
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View from across the Hertford Canal
Detail model of the access column
View of the proposed site
Site Plan
Study models- proposed design
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Plan of the proposed facility
Rear of the proposed facility
Diagram of the sketch proposal
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Front of the proposed facility
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View of the tree structure wrapping up the laboratories volume and the transition space above.
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Sequence of the living trees structure growing in place
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Inner core tower structure
Sphere capsule core
Living trees structure after the modules removal
Outer shell tower structure
Capsule enclosed by outer living trees structure
Living trees structure wrapping the building modules
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Living trees structure after building modules removal, set around the main support core
Buillding model in place, set within the liiving trees strcture (front) -Change of levels
Sketch of cluster of modules,, joined around a central structural member, supported by living trees structure
Sketch of cluster of modules, set around a central structural core, supported by living trees structure
Buillding model in place, set within the liiving trees strcture (left)
Buillding model in place, set within the liiving trees strcture (lright) Expanded development set within the living trees structure
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Conceptual front view of the facility, rised on living trees.
Plan on the facility (incipient stage)
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Sections of the building to be connected by enclosed bridges.
Plan of the facility (variation). The building sections are to be interconnected by linking bridges
Variation of the arrangement of building sections
Plan of the facility(variation). The building sections are set around a central core. The connection is to be made by inter-crossing the capsules.
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Double storey carbon made removable capsules
Single storeyarbon made removable capsules
Section view (side)
Grown tree structure
Temporary steel structure
Approach to the building
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Diagram of the sktech proposal
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View from across the Hertford Canal
Detail model of the access column
View from Trego Road
Development of the building skin
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Design development sequence
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The system allows for further expansion due to on-growing columns on site. They can either be used on locally or as structural part for new buildup on a new site.
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Nearby opportunities for the proposed Tree Building Components & Research Facility Planting Areas * Financial Centre Development * Strong Transportation Links
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Aspect of the developing establishment over 50 years time, illustrating the transition from an utilitarian building to an elevated, trees-only supported building
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Part-section view of the initial two modules
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Sequence of the structural tree columns grown within the 50 years timefrme
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Site section looked from across the canal, illustrating the growth of the building and the increasing water levels.
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View from Wansbeck Road, overlooking the full grown building
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Visuals of the proposed design at different times of the day
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Whent the trees grow strong enough (30-40 years), the scaffold can be removed, as the newly-formed column is strong enough to support the builidng.
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Floor truss member Floor Line
Living trees columns (at the growing stage), featuring the removable steel structure
Seat with stiffener plate Welded Carbon fiber permieter beam
KEY BUILDING CONNECTION Floor truss member Floor Line
Seat with stiffener plate Welded Carbon fiber permieter beam
The trees are linked to the beams through expandable bolts to allow for the width grow of the trees. Safety allowance is left between the permanent members to allow the tree trunks to enlarge, which, depending the climate condition, may reach 50 cm in diameter.
Scaffolding column Titanium made attachment bolts Ringexpandable beams connected to the scaffold are to support the tree
After the structure is set in place, the trees are grown from growth and stiffen the trees once grown. Attached to the ring beams the ground and expanded vertically through sprouts grown Permanent there ring beam hold the tree in shape aretocarbon fiber connectors, bridging the column structure to in elevated planters. Once all the trees become a single the column planters as arepossible, removed.therefore, The building is intendedorganism, to be asthe lightweight the materials used have the best strength to weight ratio: Living tree structure • Carbon fiber- 3x stronger than steel and 5x lighter. (at the early growing stage) • FRP : up to 60% reduction in weight compared to traditional building systems Carbon fiber member connected to the tree column through attachment bolts lightest building envelope on theto market Whent the trees grow strong enough (30-40 years), • theETFE scaffold The trees are linked the beams through expandable bolts • Polycarbonate plastic for partition walls:grow easyoftothe maneuver can be removed, as the newly-formed column is strong enough to to allow for the width trees. Safety allowance is • Inflatable plastic cushion walls filled up with rock wool support builidng. left between the permanent membersastopartition allow the tree trunks Carbon fiber joint, the bolted wallslightweight and sound-absorbing on the perimeter beam to enlarge, which, depending the climate condition, may reach FRP structural column 50 cm in diameter. Scaffolding column
ETFE Foil
Titanium made expandable attachment bolts Permanent ring beam to hold the treeFRP in shape profile for ETFE connection
The building is intended to be as lightweight as possible, therefore, the materials used have the best strength to weight ratio: Living tree structure • Carbon fiber- 3x stronger than steel and 5x lighter. (at the early growing stage) • FRP : up to 60% reduction in weight compared to traditional building systems Carbon fiber member connectedPlastic to the pipes carrying gas for cushions tree column through attachment bolts • ETFE lightest building envelope on the market and anchored to the floor beams • Polycarbonate plastic for partition walls: easy to maneuver • Inflatable plastic cushion walls filled up with rock wool as partition Carbon fiber joint, bolted walls- lightweight and sound-absorbing on the perimeter beam FRP structural column structural column Whent the trees grow strong enough (30-40 years), the scaffold The trees are linked to the beams through FRP expandable bolts can be removed, the newly-formed column is strong enough to to allow for the width grow of the trees. Safety allowance is ETFEasFoil Chamfered slab finish to allow for support the builidng. left between the permanent members to allow the tree trunks hidern gas pipes for the ETFE. to enlarge, which, depending the climate condition, may reach 50 cm in diameter.
KEY BUILDING CONNECTION Floor truss member Floor Line
Seat with stiffener plate Welded Carbon fiber permieter beam
Scaffolding column
FRP profile for ETFE connection
Titanium made expandable attachment bolts Permanent ring beam to hold the tree in shape
Living tree structure (at the early growing stage)
Plastic pipes carrying gas for cushions and anchored to the floor beams
Carbon fiber member connected to the tree column through attachmentFRP boltsstructural column Carbon fiber joint, bolted on the perimeter beam
The building is intended to be as lightweight as possible, therefore, the materials used have the best strength to weight ratio: • Carbon fiber- 3x stronger than steel and 5x lighter. • FRP : up to 60% reduction in weight compared to traditional building systems • ETFE lightest building envelope on the market • Polycarbonate plastic for partition walls: easy to maneuver Chamfered slab finish to allow for • Inflatable plastic cushion walls filled up with rockhidern woolgas as pipes partition for the ETFE. walls- lightweight and sound-absorbing FRP structural column
ETFE Foil
FRP profile for ETFE connection
Plastic pipes carrying gas for cushions and anchored to the floor beams
FRP structural column Chamfered slab finish to allow for hidern gas pipes for the ETFE.
Key building details of the proposed design
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Growing sequence of the structural tree: • Attaching the young trees to the structural support. • Grafting the trees with the sprouts in the planters, temporary attached to the skeleton. • Removing the planters when all the trees are merged together into a single organism. Image of a tree grown to a metal support courtesy of Ferdinand Ludwig, baubotanik.org.
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25 mm aluminum honeycomb core sandwiched between translucent polycarbonate skin 365 mm carbon fibre floor truss between the translucent polycarbonate skin
Open-space studio
Carbon fibre ring beam
ETFE pillow facade. The double-layered cushion system ban be filled up with inert gas to create insulation and to instantly controll the indoor air temperature. Argon or Krypton can be used to control the transparency level of the ETFE skin and positively influence the solar gain.
FRP structural columns, comprising the FRP profile for ETFE pillow connections
Living trees columns (at the growing stage), featuring the removable steel structure
ETFE Pillow wall
Building Access
Green Room Plant control
ETFE Air Supply Plant Control
Interior courtyard
Removable wall section for future addition
Irrigation System Plant Control
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Staircase to upper studio
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Exploded Axonometric illustrating the structural elements composing the building.
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Transparent surfaces
Studio lobby
Open-plan architecture studio space
Conference Room
Outdoor landing
Botanic laboratory
Reception Area & Sbug space
Testing studio
Snug space
Floor truss member Workshop/Classroom Floor Line
Seat with stiffener pla
Welded fiber beam
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Internal view indicating the building transparency
View from the testing room, towards the interior courtyard accommodating on one the tree columns
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