INTRODUCTION
The brief requires the re-design of the existing west
elevation of the BTech computer lab and staff offices.
AIM
This assignment forms a
very important part of your DSW document and the student is required to show
the application of his research analysis clearly. The research and precedent
studies for this assignment will assist you with your second semester DSW
project.
BRIEF
The
existing elevation treatment makes use of horizontal concrete louvers to shade
the glass. This approach, although successful in keeping direct sunlight &
heat out obstruct the view.
The BAS
studio to east of the BTech studio requires more cross ventilation and will be
part of the problem.
Study
existing building examples and by removing the horizontal concrete louvers of
the NMMU building, re-design the West elevation to improve the following:
·
Ventilation (both BTech lab &
BAS studio)
·
Improve the view without allowing
direct sunlight into the lab.
·
Reflect natural light into the BAS
studio (not compulsory).
THE
DESIGN
The
existing concrete louvers may be replaced with sliding, pivoting, tilting and
horizontal or vertical louvers.
The
existing system fulfils one function but the new system will have to meet the
following criteria:
·
Provide shading (check sun angles, time duration of direct
sunlight)
·
Allow natural light and some unobstructed view
·
Create stack effect to assist ventilation
·
Reflect natural light to space behind CAD lab.
MY RESPONSE
 |
| Concept Sketch - My first crit did not go too well. I had some components which were unnecessary. |
 |
| Section Through Light Duct, Floor Plan with Duct Layout & Elevation. |
 |
| Section Though Vertical Fins |
 |
| Model. My light duct worked effectively. My chimney also worked but very slowly... |
 |
Section Through Thermal Chimney. Still needs to be resolved. # Crit did NOT go well. Lecturer felt that my chimney was not appropriately sealed and also my chimney does not effectively implement/accommodate high pressure to low pressure pressure systems...basically my flue needs to get smaller and smaller the higher up it climbs to encourage hot air to travel upwards at a more accelerated rate.
|
:(
ReplyDelete