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Sources: [Original Works]
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Week 14: Floor Plans
Below are copies of my floor plans.
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Second Floor Level
Latrobe Street Level
Woolworths Floor Level
Carpark Floor Level
Ground Floor Level
Sources: [Original Works]
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Sources: [Original Works]
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Week 14: Final Renders
After the jump are my final renders.
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Arial View
Warminton Street View
Latrobe Terrace View
Main Building View
Design Studio View
Community Space View
Sources: [Original Works]
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Sources: [Original Works]
Friday, October 26, 2012
Week 13: Elevations
Elevations have been posted below.
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Latrobe Terrace Elevation
Driveway Elevation
Warmington Street Elevation
Morris Street Elevation
Sources: [Original Works]
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Sources: [Original Works]
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Week 13: Structure Details
Details of the structure have been posted below.
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Structure Details
Skin Layer Details
Sources: [Original Works]
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Sources: [Original Works]
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Week 12: Preliminary Renders
Below the jump are some examples of my first round of renders.
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Arial View
Latrobe Terrace View - Solid Domes
Latrobe Terrace View - Transparent Domes
Carpark Render
Main Interior Space Render
Section Render
Sources: [Original Works]
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Sources: [Original Works]
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Week 12: Materials
Below are a few materials that I have found in my research to help bring this concept into the real world.
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Texlon roofing system
"Transparent roofs consisting of lightweight (0.4 to 0.7 pound per square foot; 2 to 3.5 kilogram per square meter) pneumatic cushions composed of 2 to 5 layers of a self-extinguishing, fluoropolymer (ETFE; ethylene tetrafluoroethylene). The ETFE Foil is extruded into thin films and supported in an aluminum perimeter extrusion that is supported on the building frame. The roofing cushions are inflated to a pressure of about 0.022 atm (220 pascal), which makes them stable and thermally insulating. They are transparent across the visible spectrum but have high absorption in the infra red (IR) region thus do not transmit heat. The ETFE Foil can be treated in various ways to alter its transparency and radiation transmission properties, such as incorporating a white body tint to make it translucent."
NewVision Anti-Fog Film
Polymer film that has a hydrophilic coating cured onto the surface. This anti-fog coating causes condensation on the surface of the film to spread out into an even layer, retaining clarity of vision even when wet. The film is durable and will not lose its anti-fog properties following cleaning. It may be cleaned with a regular window cleaner. The coating can be used for both interior and exterior surfaces. Applications include signage, safety goggles, refrigerated or heated display cases, bathroom mirrors or shower doors.
Barrisol Stretch Ceiling
Barissol stretch ceiling is a seamless ceiling solution, it is fixed to the edges of a space as a flexible material and then heated. As it heats up it shrinks and goes taught to form a smooth suspended ceiling. When installed it allows diffuse light to pass through, lighting for the space could be mounted above of below this film as required.
Sources: [Materials Database, Barrisol, Original Works]
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Texlon roofing system
"Transparent roofs consisting of lightweight (0.4 to 0.7 pound per square foot; 2 to 3.5 kilogram per square meter) pneumatic cushions composed of 2 to 5 layers of a self-extinguishing, fluoropolymer (ETFE; ethylene tetrafluoroethylene). The ETFE Foil is extruded into thin films and supported in an aluminum perimeter extrusion that is supported on the building frame. The roofing cushions are inflated to a pressure of about 0.022 atm (220 pascal), which makes them stable and thermally insulating. They are transparent across the visible spectrum but have high absorption in the infra red (IR) region thus do not transmit heat. The ETFE Foil can be treated in various ways to alter its transparency and radiation transmission properties, such as incorporating a white body tint to make it translucent."
NewVision Anti-Fog Film
Polymer film that has a hydrophilic coating cured onto the surface. This anti-fog coating causes condensation on the surface of the film to spread out into an even layer, retaining clarity of vision even when wet. The film is durable and will not lose its anti-fog properties following cleaning. It may be cleaned with a regular window cleaner. The coating can be used for both interior and exterior surfaces. Applications include signage, safety goggles, refrigerated or heated display cases, bathroom mirrors or shower doors.
Barrisol Stretch Ceiling
Barissol stretch ceiling is a seamless ceiling solution, it is fixed to the edges of a space as a flexible material and then heated. As it heats up it shrinks and goes taught to form a smooth suspended ceiling. When installed it allows diffuse light to pass through, lighting for the space could be mounted above of below this film as required.
Sources: [Materials Database, Barrisol, Original Works]
Friday, October 12, 2012
Week 11: Tutorial Assessment Agreement
This week we were asked to document and submit how our proposal addresses the 7 criteria for this assignment, below is the document I submitted.
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Sources: [Original Works]
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Sources: [Original Works]
Monday, October 8, 2012
Week 11: User Experience
In this post I'd like to discuss & explain the user experience.
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The main idea behind this proposal is to get the users more involved and controlling over the spaces they inhabit, similar to how you rearrange furniture in your own home I wanted to bring that user created space concept into the public arena.
In order for this idea to work, it needs a few things; first it needs the space for it to happen, secondly it needs the materials or furniture if you will for users to customise the space, and lastly it needs the users to be engaged and motivated to making the space their own.
So the first two are easy, the space is provided by the dome structure and the materials are recycled from the renovation work initially and then from community resources and recyclables (for example council pickup). But the third, getting the users motivated is the real trick.
Initially the centre won't change much, people will still come day to day to do their shopping and visit the stores that remain (which at stage 1 is all except the 2nd floor of the main building). This area is where interested users can meet, design, create, learn, teach or even just watch what's going on. The idea is that the facilities and knowledge provided by this centre will entice these interested users initially into investing their time & knowledge into a project or two.
This addresses their higher level needs of creativity, problem solving, achievement, confidence and a range of other things they might not be able to attain anywhere else. There is also the opportunity for the users to engage in recycling materials for reuse.
Over time as the project gains momentum users shall develop more spaces, as well as refurbishing existing shops that become available. Almost all work can be done by users as there is no need to waterproof or weather shield the areas.
Sources: [Original Works]
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The main idea behind this proposal is to get the users more involved and controlling over the spaces they inhabit, similar to how you rearrange furniture in your own home I wanted to bring that user created space concept into the public arena.
In order for this idea to work, it needs a few things; first it needs the space for it to happen, secondly it needs the materials or furniture if you will for users to customise the space, and lastly it needs the users to be engaged and motivated to making the space their own.
So the first two are easy, the space is provided by the dome structure and the materials are recycled from the renovation work initially and then from community resources and recyclables (for example council pickup). But the third, getting the users motivated is the real trick.
Initially the centre won't change much, people will still come day to day to do their shopping and visit the stores that remain (which at stage 1 is all except the 2nd floor of the main building). This area is where interested users can meet, design, create, learn, teach or even just watch what's going on. The idea is that the facilities and knowledge provided by this centre will entice these interested users initially into investing their time & knowledge into a project or two.
This addresses their higher level needs of creativity, problem solving, achievement, confidence and a range of other things they might not be able to attain anywhere else. There is also the opportunity for the users to engage in recycling materials for reuse.
Over time as the project gains momentum users shall develop more spaces, as well as refurbishing existing shops that become available. Almost all work can be done by users as there is no need to waterproof or weather shield the areas.
Sources: [Original Works]
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Week 10: Community Experience
In this post I shall discuss & explain the community experience.
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This proposal is designed to get the community interacting and achieving a higher level of needs as well as helping the environment by recycling and re purposing items that would otherwise be discarded in favour of new products.
The centre is to provide facilities and knowledge to the users to assist in these aspects as well as creating a community network between the users. Certain people will be more adept at different tasks within the centre so there could be some trade & bartering of skills.
The community space will become an impromptu hub for activities and events. There could be spaces for recreation, markets, community gatherings and a range of other activities.
Over time the community will grow and consume the centre, existing business are free to stay or go but the centre will continue to function as a community space and recycle materials for use in and around the centre.
Sources: [Original Works]
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This proposal is designed to get the community interacting and achieving a higher level of needs as well as helping the environment by recycling and re purposing items that would otherwise be discarded in favour of new products.
The centre is to provide facilities and knowledge to the users to assist in these aspects as well as creating a community network between the users. Certain people will be more adept at different tasks within the centre so there could be some trade & bartering of skills.
The community space will become an impromptu hub for activities and events. There could be spaces for recreation, markets, community gatherings and a range of other activities.
Over time the community will grow and consume the centre, existing business are free to stay or go but the centre will continue to function as a community space and recycle materials for use in and around the centre.
Sources: [Original Works]
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Week 10: Project Technology Integration
In this post I'd like to talk about the technology that I shall be integrating into the project.
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The first and largest technological component of this concept what I've called the Knowledge Library. Basically it's a database that can be accessed by the users to assist almost any task that could be undertaken. It's to have tutorials on how to work with materials or operate tools, project ideas and guides, information on material properties, quantities and availability, records & documentation of previous projects, contacts & networking utilities to find experts or assistance in the wider community and almost anything else.
In addition to the knowledge library's focus on projects and the community, there shall also be a connected entity which controls the operations of the dome superstructure.
Firsty it consists of a bunch of sensors, Arduino powered weather sensors on the exterior of the domes monitor wind speed and direction, as well as solar intensity and rainfall. Secondly there are sensors within the dome structure monitoring temperatures and humidity at various levels. These two data streams are then combined to operate the dome and keep the interior space at comfortable levels. The panels can be opened to capture and channel the prevailing breezes or closed in the event of rainfall. The insulation levels can be increased on a cold night or a hot day, or decreased for the opposite.
All these functions are performed automatically without any user involvement, however users can modify these responses in the form of creating shaded or sunny environments. The sensors on the interior of the dome also include cameras to detect users insulation controllers, similar to a playstation move controller, in 3D space. once the position is logged the user can designate it to be shaded or sunlit and certain times of the day or all day if required. The dome control will then calculate which areas of the dome need to be filled with insulation or remain empty to adhere to the users request.
These inputs will of course be overridden if it were to compromise the comfortability of the domes climate.
Knowledge Library
Resource Materials
Resource Tools
Community
Projects
Dome Control
Recording and documenting & design systems
Sources: [Original Works]
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The first and largest technological component of this concept what I've called the Knowledge Library. Basically it's a database that can be accessed by the users to assist almost any task that could be undertaken. It's to have tutorials on how to work with materials or operate tools, project ideas and guides, information on material properties, quantities and availability, records & documentation of previous projects, contacts & networking utilities to find experts or assistance in the wider community and almost anything else.
In addition to the knowledge library's focus on projects and the community, there shall also be a connected entity which controls the operations of the dome superstructure.
Firsty it consists of a bunch of sensors, Arduino powered weather sensors on the exterior of the domes monitor wind speed and direction, as well as solar intensity and rainfall. Secondly there are sensors within the dome structure monitoring temperatures and humidity at various levels. These two data streams are then combined to operate the dome and keep the interior space at comfortable levels. The panels can be opened to capture and channel the prevailing breezes or closed in the event of rainfall. The insulation levels can be increased on a cold night or a hot day, or decreased for the opposite.
All these functions are performed automatically without any user involvement, however users can modify these responses in the form of creating shaded or sunny environments. The sensors on the interior of the dome also include cameras to detect users insulation controllers, similar to a playstation move controller, in 3D space. once the position is logged the user can designate it to be shaded or sunlit and certain times of the day or all day if required. The dome control will then calculate which areas of the dome need to be filled with insulation or remain empty to adhere to the users request.
These inputs will of course be overridden if it were to compromise the comfortability of the domes climate.
Knowledge Library
Resource Materials
- Logging and databasing available materials in the centre
- Information on properties and construction techniques for materials
- Information on surrounding centres resources
- Recycling methods & techniques
Resource Tools
- Inventory of tools located in the centre
- Information & guides on tools
Community
- Information on local experts
- Information on projects and participation
- Network to similar centres in the wider community
- Community ideas and needs for projects
Projects
- Records of all projects undertaken within centres
- Current projects
- Guides and tutorials for successful projects
- Information on unsuccessful projects
Dome Control
- Automatic opening and closing of panels controlled by weather sensor units
- Insulation movement programmed in by users or overridden by sensors to keep the entire environment comfortable
Recording and documenting & design systems
- Library of physical equipment to document projects
- Cameras, scanners, computers ect.
- 3d scanners
- Computer aided design & document tools
Sources: [Original Works]
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