Two Moving elements

First moving element: Angled roof shutters

Due to the need of organic and sustainable architecture, the shutters I have created aim to use natural and environmentally friendly lighting as opposed to natural lighting throughout the day. The shutters open and close in accordance to the whether.

 

"Light is a powerful substance", and as such this design element and moving feature captures solar energy, in turn heating up the building and providing a comfortable environment for people to work. Additionally, the angle can be adjusted various measures to move with or against the angle of the sun at different times of the day.

Second moving element: Lift from ground floor extending to top level

Usability and ease of access is a major element of transport now days. The increase in high rise building and stacking of structures results in a clear need of transport between these 'layers' of buildings. An obvious lift is implemented into my structure to allow individuals to easily access various levels including the ground floor, research space, cafe and 'relaxation/study area' and also the office space for academic staff.

36 custom textures

Draft developments of the bridge

Drafts of School/Bridge in Lumion

Development 1:

Development 2:

The Plan

Model inspired by Palladio villa rotunda

Two point perspectives

One point perspectives; above, below, eye level

EXP 3: Mashup Theory

RED:

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/design-vision-for-sustainable-future-20121023-283d5.html

BLACK :

http://www.domusweb.it/en/architecture/2013/03/20/can-architecture-be-invisible-.html

BLUE:

http://www.andrewtboyne.com/organicarchitecture.html

Sustainability in Architecture

Sustainable and Organic architecture stems from a reverence of the natural environment and an understanding that the wellbeing of the human psyche cannot be nurtured by removing people from the natural world in which they belong. Sustainability is important as there is more pressure on resources, but it's not simply a matter of energy and resources. Light is a powerful substance. The qualities of the space must be seen, and the architecture of the form must not be dominant. To this end, Organic buildings grow from the ground as one with their site, but they also provide occupants a connection to the exterior environment. It's about making the most of limited means, including resources and energy, and remembering that buildings have a purpose and a mission. We have a primal connection to it, a certain attitude to architectural design and architecture should begin with the way it is used, and not as a sculptured object. Architecture took off as high art, a fragile, delicate aesthetic, an idea that no matter how heavy architecture is, it still can be floating on air.