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RYAN MUHLARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIOR
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1. LYCEUM COMPETITIONBARRE, VT
2. SCHOLAR HOUSINGTROY, NY
3. SHAKER MUSEUMMT. LEBANON, NY
4. GHANA ECOLOGICAL HOUSING
ACCRA, GHANA
5. MATERIAL WITNESSALBANY, NY
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Bookstore/ Main
Entrace
Residential
Studio Spaces
Bathrooms/ Exhibiton
Cafe/ Observational
Bookstore/ Main Entrace
Residential
Studio Spaces
Bathrooms/ ExhibitonCafe/
Observational
Embodied Energy Diagram inRelation to Program Elements
Forces Become Program and the Spacings become circulation Seperate Entities infused
into a whole
[ When analyzing the granite at the quarry site, one can view the spectacular physical features granite possesses Its slices and breaks from the embodied energy that cre-ated it lead to a delineation of motion and direction giving them a curious quality of natural beauty. It is a symbol of the strength and hard work that the workers gave to the quarry. When digging deep into the geologi-cal structure of granite, its embodied energy is condensed and seeks to break out. The essence of this design was to give tangible expression to the process or porphyritic crystallization that created granite. This process is caused by the nucleation of crystal sites and their growth within a liquid magma. When a rock cools too quickly the liquid freezes into a solid glass, or crystallinegroundmass. Often vapor loss from a magma chamber willcause a porphyritic texture. By taking this crystalized structure and infus-ing it with the embodied energy,This design takes that embodied energy and crystalizes it in forms that give spatial order to program and circulation. The landscape is used as an interactive architectural piece that leads one into the quarry by digging into sites at its edges. One subliminally feels a sense of moving vigorously into the ground. Descend-ing into the quarry walls one becomes gradu-ally intertwined with the surrounding voidof the quarry and the steep verticalstructure of its igneous stone. Theexploitation of embodied energy andporphyritic structure in conjunctionwith program reveals motion andexpansion, through a serious of vertical cor-ridors that leads one to anunprecedented expirience of delightand wonder.]
PORPHYRITIC ENERGY
PROC
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N[Site Plan]
SITE PLAN/ SECTIONS
2011
LYC
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COM
PETI
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VT
LONGITUDINAL SECTION B
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Plan: Ground Level Plan: -14 Level
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[KEY]1. Memorial2. Outdoor Observational Deck3. Main Entrance4. Book Store5. Mens Bathroom6. Womens Bathroom7. Education Pavillion8. Exhibition Space9. Indoor Observational Deck10. Cafe11. Cafe Kitchen12. Residence Dining Room13. Residence Kitchen14. Artist Residences15. Artist Studios16. Residence Kitchenette17. Residence Bathroom
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RENDER: ENTRY SEQUENCE 1 RENDER: ENTRY SEQUENCE 2
PLAN: -14 LEVEL
RENDER: MAIN ENTRANCE/ MEMORIAL
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2011
LYC
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COM
PETI
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VT
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In the final stages of this project we were asked to create a 24 scholar housing com-plex housing both long term and short term scholars studying in the city of Troy, NY. By compiling all previous work, from the canon-ical case studys diagrammatic models to a new knowledge of apartment style building, I created a complex that twists, turns and flows on itself framing its picturesque views and creating a sleek and intriguing struc-ture appealing to all visiting and observing people.
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[1]Exterior View From Monument[2]Exterior View from River Street[3]Exterior View from Hudson River[4]Interior View of Short Term Studio Unit[5]Interior View of 3 Bedroom Unit
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NYA
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Scholar Housing (Complex Sections)Longitudinal Section
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AA Longitudinal Section
Transverse Section
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Scholar Housing (Complex Sections)
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Transverse Section
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SECTIONS
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LTIPL
E BED
ROOM
S] 3 Bedroom Unit 2 Bedroom Unit
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SCHO
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HOUS
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Short Term Studio Unit Long Term Studio Unit
UNIT PLANS [STUDIOS]
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1. Entrance Lobby/ Lounge2.Laundry Room3.Work Out Facility4.Library5.Outdoor Pavilion6.Retail Space7.Stairway/ Elevator8.Kitchen9.Dining Room10.Study11.Living Room12.Powder Room13.Master Bedroom14.Master Bathroom15.Bedroom 116. Bathroom 217. Bedroom 2
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1. Entrance Lobby/ Lounge2.Laundry Room3.Work Out Facility4.Library5.Outdoor Pavilion6.Retail Space7.Stairway/ Elevator8.Kitchen9.Dining Room10.Study11.Living Room12.Powder Room13.Master Bedroom14.Master Bathroom15.Bedroom 116. Bathroom 217. Bedroom 2
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1. Entrance Lobby/ Lounge2.Laundry Room3.Work Out Facility4.Library5.Outdoor Pavilion6.Retail Space7.Stairway/ Elevator8.Kitchen9.Dining Room10.Study11.Living Room12.Powder Room13.Master Bedroom14.Master Bathroom15.Bedroom 116. Bathroom 217. Bedroom 2 18. Private Lounge19. Outdoor Patio Space
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NYELEVATIONS
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Scholar Housing (Complex Elevations)
East Elevation
West Elevation
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Scholar Housing (Complex Elevations)
East Elevation
West Elevation
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Scholar Housing (Complex Elevations)North Elevation
South Elevation
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Scholar Housing (Complex Elevations)North Elevation
South Elevation
West Elevation
East Elevation
North Elevation
South Elevation
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River Street
Eggress And Movement Diagram
Geometrical Formation
Wind Analysis
Sunset
Sunrise
Sun PathSummer
Geometrical Formation from Fenestration
Due to most of Radiant heat and wind coming from the southeast, the twisting of this building gives it not only a dynamic look but serves as a shading effect for the rest of the structure.
After further studies of Environmantel systems and weather data from Weather tool and Ecotect, I came up with a series of diagrams that start to illustrate egress of my structure and also brings fourth my Concept of this Hierachial shading ef-fect that lets in complete shade, little shade and no shade in certain areas of the complex. A series of diagrams that illustrate geometrical formation, wind path and fenestra-tion formation will help investigate further into my concept and will cre-ate a better understand-ing of what I was trying to accomplishEN
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Scholar Housing (Environment and Ecological Systems)
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Synthetic Section
Summer Sun (71.5 degrees at 12 pm)
Winter Sun (24.5 degrees at 12 pm)
Heavy Shade
Light Shade
Natural Light
Sun Rays
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Glass: Clear glass to let in all natural light for daylighting.
Mesh Screen: Lets just enough light in to brighten a room up but also cools the space down by creating shade.Exterior Solid Wall Condition: Acts as supporting exterior structure which does not let light pass through it and creates cool shaded areas.
(These Trombe walls are angled to direct sun paths and lower radiant heat, which create shading effects)
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Cross Ventilation through exterior space: Since the structure is split into four towers, the gaps between them create pathways for cross ventilation cooling the interior spaces of the complex and creating mass shading.
Cross Ventilation of exterior space
Cross Ventilation of Units
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5 Cross Ventilation through units: Openings set up on all four sides of each unit allows easy cross ventilation to run through the whole unit.
JULY - DECEMBER Direct Radiation Orientation Solar Radiation in Context
SCHO
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PHYS
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In this project we were to pick an artifact from the Shaker culture and diagram its geometric, performativ-ity and ergonomic manners to understand the use of that specific piece. The artifact I chose was the Tailors measuring stick. As the device and its motion literally becomes the structure, its simplicity and directionality is not only represented on the outside but also on the inside. This design incorporates a cafe/library, storage space and most importantly a lecture hall that overlooks the Shaker complex.
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HUMAN COMFORT
systems in human body(thermoregulation system)
PLACE and Timebioclimatic context
Quality of Physical ContextIe. Built Environment
Social/Cultural ContextDensity
Material Mass
Housing Typology
New determination of human comfort
ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE
Availability of natural resource Quality of natural resource
DirectionWind SpeedFrequencyHumidity TemperatureContent
Interaction of natural resourcewith any intermediary medium
eg. Built Environment
New Condition of Airow
1000m 100m 0.1m10m 1m 00.1m
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HUMAN COMFORT
systems in human body(thermoregulation system)
PLACE and Timebioclimatic context
Quality of Physical ContextIe. Built Environment
Social/Cultural ContextDensity
Material Mass
Housing Typology
New determination of human comfort
ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE
Availability of natural resource Quality of natural resource
DirectionWind SpeedFrequencyHumidity TemperatureContent
Interaction of natural resourcewith any intermediary medium
eg. Built Environment
New Condition of Airow
1000m 100m 0.1m10m 1m 00.1m
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CONCEPTAIRFLOW FACTORS
HYPOTHESIS CONTEXT DESIGN CRITERIA DESIGN DEVELOPMENTSITE ANALYSIS
Wind Velocity
Temperature
pressure di erenials
thermal buoyancy
positve pressure
negative pressure
temperature and densityof air
Size of convergent inlet
Size of divergent outlet
Cross section shape
Throat section length (ie. Thickness)
Material medium
Module Morphology (Roughness)
Location of air ow device(windward, leeward side of building)
Height of device on side of building(ceiling, window area, oor)
House Morphology (Roughness)
Spacing between buildings
Heights of buildings
Height of building above ground
Building Morphology (Roughness)
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HUMAN COMFORT
ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE
1000m 100m 0.1m10m 1m 00.1m
The City of Accra, Ghanas Capital, grew from major settlements along the coast. This area known as Old Accra were composed of people from the Ga ethnic group who had settled around the European forts in the early 17th century forprotection from inland forces. These settlements became known as British, Dutchand Danish Accra with respect to their proximity and political connection to the forts. After the British consolidated power in the early 19th century, this area becamethe heart of the regions political and economic activites. Today the Central BusinessDistrict remains to the direct NorthEast of the old city center., yet excluded from iteconomically.
The main economic activites within Old Accra comprise of an active and large-scaleshing industry and production of staple foods. Over the last decade, this area has become the heart of a vibrant informal economy and the site for many newurban heritage and art revitalization eorts.
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DESIGN CRITERIA DESIGN DEVELOPMENTSITE ANALYSIS
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CONTEXT DESIGN CRITERIA DESIGN DEVELOPMENTSITE ANALYSIS
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CONCEPT AIRFLOW FACTORSHYPOTHESIS CONTEXT DESIGN CRITERIA DESIGN DEVELOPMENTSITE ANALYSIS
comfort zone
passive solar heating
thermal mass eects
exposed mass & night-purge ventilation
natural ventilation
direct evaporative cooling
indirect evaporative cooling
Summer Autumn
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autumn hourly data point
winter hourly data point
spring hourly data point
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The psychometric charts above and to the left show the relationship between the dry bulb temperatre and the humidity levels in Accra. Each chart to the left marks the hourly data points relating the two environmental factors over an entire season.
Each chart shows the relationship of the data points to the passive ventilation methods that can help bring the environment into a comfortable level of inhabitation.
Overlapping the data points from all four seasons shows much consistency in Accras natural environment annually. This helps to decifer that the best method to reach the human comfort level will be by the means of a system that will likely work year-round.
The data shows that the highest concentration of hourly datat points, when they fall within the bounds of one of the passive systems, is within the natural ventilation system.
SEASONAL PSYCHOMETRIC CHARTS & PASSIVE VENTILATION METHODS
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vertical strategy
horizontal strategy
System Strategy Diagram
(passive ventilation)
(dehumidifcation)
relative humidity
temperature
temporal thermal storage
wind resource
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CONCEPT AIRFLOW FACTORSHYPOTHESIS CONTEXT DESIGN CRITERIA DESIGN DEVELOPMENTSITE ANALYSIS
WIND SYNTHETIC DIAGRAMNORTH
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60
30 km/h
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SOUTH
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225
240
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WEST
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EAST
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20 km/h
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NORTH
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225
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WEST
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150
165
SOUTH
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225
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WEST
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wind frequency(hrs)
avg. humidity(%)
avg. temperature(*C)
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Southwest WindsJune-AugustHot Humid, Very Fast
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WIND DIRECTIONWIND SPEED
HUMAN COMFORT
ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE1000m 100m 0.1m10m 1m 00.1m
SLOW DOWN PRESERVE INCREASE PRESSURE
CROSS-VENTILATE
height =h
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CROSS-VENTILATE(limited, mixing)
HUMAN COMFORT
ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE1000m 100m 0.1m10m 1m 00.1m
HUMAN COMFORT
ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE1000m 100m 0.1m10m 1m 00.1m
4-6-4 Building Height 6-4-6 Building Height
0
10m/s ELEVATION (HORIZONTAL AXIS)
HUMAN COMFORT
ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE1000m 100m 0.1m10m 1m 00.1m
CROSS-VENTILATE
height =h
h
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PRESERVE
HUMAN COMFORT
ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE1000m 100m 0.1m10m 1m 00.1m
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ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE1000m 100m 0.1m10m 1m 00.1m
Southwest WindsJune-AugustHot Humid, Very Fast
SLOW DOWN
HOT HUMID WINDS ARE FLOWING WELL WHICH IS AGAINST DESIGN STRATEGY
HUMAN COMFORT
ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE1000m 100m 0.1m10m 1m 00.1m
6 STORIES 4 STORIES
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HEIGHT VERSUS SPACING
CROSS-VENTILATE(limited, mixing)
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ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE1000m 100m 0.1m10m 1m 00.1m
SITE LAYOUT STRATEGYPLAN
MORE BUILDINGSDENSE BUFFER LAYER
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ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE1000m 100m 0.1m10m 1m 00.1m
HUMAN COMFORT
ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE
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optimum orientation
bioclimatic performance economic performance (FAR) social performance
HUMAN COMFORT
ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE
1000m 100m 0.1m10m 1m 00.1m
optimum orientation
bioclimatic performance economic performance (FAR) social performance
HUMAN COMFORT
ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE
1000m 100m 0.1m10m 1m 00.1m
optimum orientation
bioclimatic performance economic performance (FAR) social performance
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basic shapes
initial interaction ofshape with airflow
interaction ofshape with airflow over time
BASIC SHAPES
airflow directly from south
ACCESS
SCALE
COMFORT
CONCEPT AIRFLOW FACTORSHYPOTHESIS CONTEXT DESIGN CRITERIADESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SITE ANALYSIS
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UNIT
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front shape--stronger distribution power
back shape-stronger focusing power
FRONT SHAPE
ACCESS
SCALE
COMFORT
CONCEPT AIRFLOW FACTORSHYPOTHESIS CONTEXT DESIGN CRITERIADESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SITE ANALYSIS
HUMAN COMFORT
ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE
Marsh Arab Reed House Mudhif
Varied Roof Pitches2, 3, 4, 5, 6 stories each 1 taller than previous
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wind from northwestwind from southwest
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CONCEPT AIRFLOW FACTORSHYPOTHESIS CONTEXT DESIGN CRITERIADESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SITE ANALYSIS
20ft
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25ft
Least Dense Most Dense Decreasing Density
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5 bedroom
3 bedroom
3 bedroom
1 bedroom / large studio
HUMAN COMFORT
ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE1000m 100m 0.1m10m 1m 00.1m
During this period humidity levelsdecreases by 10 to 15% and heat gainedfrom the building can aid the desorptionprocess whereby moist Air is Purged.
HOT SEASON
Water vapor is adsorbed by coconut husk dessicantscreens on east and west and dessicant in roof chamber.
DAYTIME REGENERATIONNIGHTTIME DEHUMIDIFICATION
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Heat from the ground thermal resource is sentup along central columns into dessicant chambersinducing vapor pressure which cause the dessicant in roof to expel stored water vapor.
nighttime regneration(open) (closed) early morning post-regneration
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POST REGENERATION---DRY AIR MOVESFROM REGENERATION CHAMBER TO FLOORABOVE
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CONCEPT AIRFLOW FACTORSHYPOTHESIS CONTEXT DESIGN CRITERIADESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SITE ANALYSIS
20ft
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30ft
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25ft
25ft
Least Dense Most Dense Decreasing Density
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THIRD FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
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5 bedroom
3 bedroom
3 bedroom
1 bedroom / large studio
HUMAN COMFORT
ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE1000m 100m 0.1m10m 1m 00.1m
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CONCEPT AIRFLOW FACTORSHYPOTHESIS CONTEXT DESIGN CRITERIADESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SITE ANALYSIS
WALL PATTERN WIND SYNTHETIC ANALYSIS
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CONCEPT AIRFLOW FACTORSHYPOTHESIS CONTEXT DESIGN CRITERIADESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SITE ANALYSIS
ACCRA CULTURAL DESIGN PATTERNSDWENNIMMEN(RAMS HORN)
FI-HANKARE(COMPOUND)
KUNTUNKANATAN(INFLATED PRIDE)
NKYINKYIN(TWISTINGS)
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CONCEPT AIRFLOW FACTORSHYPOTHESIS CONTEXT DESIGN CRITERIADESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SITE ANALYSIS
ACCRA CULTURAL DESIGN PATTERNSDWENNIMMEN(RAMS HORN)
FI-HANKARE(COMPOUND)
KUNTUNKANATAN(INFLATED PRIDE)
NKYINKYIN(TWISTINGS)
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CONCEPT AIRFLOW FACTORSHYPOTHESIS CONTEXT DESIGN CRITERIADESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SITE ANALYSIS
ACCRA CULTURAL DESIGN PATTERNSDWENNIMMEN(RAMS HORN)
FI-HANKARE(COMPOUND)
KUNTUNKANATAN(INFLATED PRIDE)
NKYINKYIN(TWISTINGS)
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SITE ANALYSIS
ACCRA CULTURAL DESIGN PATTERNSDWENNIMMEN(RAMS HORN)
FI-HANKARE(COMPOUND)
KUNTUNKANATAN(INFLATED PRIDE)
NKYINKYIN(TWISTINGS)
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CONCEPT AIRFLOW FACTORSHYPOTHESIS CONTEXT DESIGN CRITERIADESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SITE ANALYSIS
WALL PATTERN WIND SYNTHETIC ANALYSIS
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CONCEPT AIRFLOW FACTORSHYPOTHESIS CONTEXT DESIGN CRITERIADESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SITE ANALYSIS
WALL PATTERN WIND SYNTHETIC ANALYSIS
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CONCEPT AIRFLOW FACTORSHYPOTHESIS CONTEXT DESIGN CRITERIADESIGN DEVELOPMENT
SITE ANALYSIS
WALL PATTERN WIND SYNTHETIC ANALYSIS
Pedestrian walkways/ pavilion space with benches
2 x 2 module
1 x 1 module
6 x 6 module
Not only would the desiccant screens absorb water and decrease humidity, but it is also diliniating spacial conguratiopn and giving us a sense of which is public space and which is private space. as the dessicant modules get smaller it becomes more of a private space compared to the largest module which is public space
Space carved out for access of light to interior spaces (window area)
6 x 6 module (private)
1 x 1 module (moderate)
2 x 2 module (public)
coconut husks
HUMAN COMFORT
ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE
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Evolutions, 2009PVC, nylon ropes, zip ties
This site-specic work began as a series of small models that explored specic construction principles: grid shell, folded plate, tensegrity and space frame. After many ex-pirements a material palette was chosen that specied two scales of inhabitation- a base structure and a shading/screening layer. It was more important to establish over-lapping terrirtories then make a structure with discreet rooms. In that sense, this installation is also a diagram of its own making.
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