Final Submission

After my interim submission I was able to gain some constructive criticism in the areas that I can improve in my project by my tutor and my fellow class mates. The main comment was made in regards to the actual motion of my proposed facade and that it was impractical for the panels to twist and grow in size which took away from how realistic my facade would actually function in the real world.

After establishing and understanding the above comment, I have decided to keep my concept but opt for a more realistic and simplified approach to how my facade should look like and function. I decided to create circular panels that are constructed out of stretchable fabric which are mounted on to a motorised rig that simply expand and contract based on the hot temperatures detected by the heat flux sensor mounted on the roof of the building. The panels will be at their largest radius possible when the heat flux sensors are detecting cool temperatures thus allowing excellent cross ventilation and are at their smallest possible radius once hot temperatures are detected thus providing more shade to the building.

Below is a screenshot of my script in GrassHopper that I put together for my final facade.

Above is a screenshot of my final script in GrassHopper

Below is a short animation that I have prepared which conveys the motion of my final facade.

Below is my final poster for this project conveying my final design that I'm proposing.

The above screenshot is of my final poster

All in all this project was rather informative but challenging at times. I believe that Architecture should be adaptive to its surroundings and conditions on a regular basis rather than provide a lifetime fixed solution. This particular project allowed me to explore how Architecture can be parametric and organic and how it can change based on specific conditions and factors.

I have also gained a greater understanding of GrassHopper and I have further added to my skillset which I can surely utilise in upcoming projects.

GrassHopper File
Rhino File
Poster File