Global I + Local I [1/50 section model]

The model investigates the proportional relation between human scale, size of the thermal pockets and the overall building shape. The flexible geometrical construct enables the global frame to be formed in different positions as is possible in the digital associative model. 

Local System I [envelope division]

To optimise the differentiation of the local system a division of component locations have been made. This guides the population of the global surface to perform better according to ventilation and solar strategies. This scheme will later be extended with implementation of colour and material properties in a further reach for improvement. Creation of local environments through differentiation in component use was investigated in experiment 3. 

Local system I [parametric organisation]

The parametric organisation relies on a circular geometry. Two computational concepts can create the wanted system by either a change in circle diameter and a dislocation in relation to neighbouring circle or simplify keeping the diameter of the circle static and only dislocate the position. The latter is chosen to simply the parametric system. To the right is the local system applied in two scenarios, a linear and curvilinear aggregation, showing the flexibility of the component and its local adaptable behaviour in the global system as investigated through the experiments.    

Spatial organisation 02

The building is divided into 3 main spaces/zones. 1) entrance area 2) core, containing materials and studios and 3) shell, framing open study areas, social spaces and view points. Zone 3 is distributed according to spatial programme and the developed global geometry. The sketch show  a possible plan layout with 3 core units, with vertical and horizontal visitor movement on its sides and 4 shell spaces enabling view and space towards the square to the north and the garden to the south. 

Global system I [ecotect daylight analysis]

The daylight simulation illustrate daylight factor levels from 30 to 60, between the developed global geometry and the neighbouring building. This concludes that the southern wall receives high amounts of light for thermal storage, exterior and interior light conditions and possibility of energy production through solar cells.   

Global system I [environmental strategies]

The global system is developed from 4 strategies enabling variations of design solutions according to simulation feedback and spatial organisation alterations. 

Global system I + Local system I [context]

Global system I + Local system I

A global system, based on topology and sustainable strategies have been populated with three orientations of the same local system to perform analytical iterations focused on solar and wind strategies.   

Local system 01 orientation north.

Local system 01 orientation south

Local system 01 orientation west

Local system I [solar and wind strategies]

The local system take use of the prevailing wind from the north and variations of solar radiation through reflector curvature, material and orientation.