A D A P T A B I L I T Y adapting: to change your behavior so that it is easier to live in a particular place adapt: to change so that it functions better or is better suited to its environment The area around 1 East Camelback Road is adapting to to a modern way of living. People are adapting, as well, to these changes; taking part in the change. 1 East Camelback has the ability to adapt as well. 203,122 sq ft APN: 155-27-01 APN: 155-27-02 APN: 155-27-03A 33.508753, -112.072948
1 E Camelback is located in Phoenix, an arid desert climate. It if full of opportunity to adapt sustainable practices inside and outside of the building. Adapting 1 E Camelback into a mixed-use building strengthens the growing urban community surrounding the site. Arizona State University is launching its fashion degree program in Fall 2017; including a studio within the building will give students a place to work in Downtown Phoenix once they graduate, surrounding themselves with the growing culture of the city. AR/VR is also a growing practice; providing an AR/VR studio will allow the further investigation into the medium. Fashion and AR/VR can also collaborate in a mixed use studio space. West of 1 E Camelback is a vacant lot, zoned for a high to midrise building. Occupants of 1 E Camelback can adapt the vacant lot into a community garden, where they can grow crops for themselves, or sell them to the local supermarkets. When a building is proposed for construction, the occupants can then rely on the 1 E Camelback roof garden. Opening the first floor to the elements allows the street to be engaged. Opening the atrium allows for a downdraft to occur. Cross ventilation within each unit allows for minimal usage of HVAC. With the addition of a shower tower in the atrium of the building, cool air is stored and moved throughout the building and units.
The Saharan silver ant lives in an arid desert climate, and has adapted to its context/environment. Silver hairs covers the ant's body and change orientation depending on how the hairs move along its body. Microscopically, each hair is a triangular prism that self shades during the day. Nanoscopically, each ahir has corrugations, which helpd with more shading. The silver hairs also reflect sunlight, which reduces the solar gain on the ant's body. Biomimetically adapting attributes of the Saharan silver ant are appropriate, as their environment is similar to Phoenix. Bi-fold, corrugated panels surround the building, helping with shading. The bi-fold, corrugated envelope influences cross ventilation that occurs within each unit; as the envelope opens, the windows open, allowing cross ventilation. The envelope can also be controlled manually, depending on the user. Perforations of the corrugated envelope allows light to enter the units, mitigate intense, direct sunlight, as well as allow views to towards the surrounding contexts. The envelope adapts depending on the faรงade of the building; the south faรงade has a horzintal envelope, while the north faรงade has a vertical envelope.