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eCENTRE

author(s): Evthymia Tsiamis, Kotryna Zvironaite, Luca Vacchini, M.R. Galli


e-CENTER | energy innovation and research

main form concept




' The building concept evolved out of an integrated bottom up and top down design approach that ws driven by the ideas of energy production and energy reduction through effective climate systems. Ultimately the goal is to produce enough energy to balance the energy used by the programmed functions. Approaching this goal from both ends, the building aims to produce energy but also reduce energy consumption by engaging the facade and the occupants. 'A review of energy producing technologies lead to the conlusion that photovoltaics are the most effective technology that can be integrated in the building design. Therefore,based on the idea of geologics and biomimicry, the formfindng process was inspired by the effect of the sun on plant growth. This lead to a shape that provides maximum exposure of the facade to the sun throughout the year. The facade is composed of 4 variations on a multifunctional components which are mapped across the building's surface based on a rule that maximizes pv surface area while still providing sufficient daylighting to the interior.' 'The idea of designing one component that could then be the seed for growth of the building, was exended to the structural system. The global system is a braced rib structure made constructed from structural modules of prefabricated elements. The system is standard, but the pieces are customized and fabricated using digital fabrication techniques including cnc milling and laser cutting.' 'The modules also integrate the climate strategy. Cross ventilation is facilitated by allowing air to flow through the hollow core slab. The lateral bracing elements incorporate openings which are controlled by the BMS to regulate this air flow. The frame for the facade compoment forms the cavity for the double facade.' 'The wind is not only utilized for ventilation, but also for energy generafion. Windbelts are mounted on the rxterior of the ribs. As they flutter in the wind, they generate enough piezo energy to power wireless sensors in the buildng.'



e-CENTER | energy research and innovation center |mid term presentation


E-CLOUD | energy harvesting


'The idea driving the design of our built space is energy harvesting from human movement and from nature. To that effect, the function of our building is an active ‘battery.’ The goal of our prototype is to show the process of “charging our battery.” We would like to create systems that collect energy from human physical activity. In reality, special piezo-electric floor tiles could be used to collect energy via vibrations from walking, running, or dancing. In our prototype, we simulate this energy collection using a light sensor and LEDs. As light moves closer to the sensor, representing increasing input from vibrations in the floor, the LEDs light up in succession, representing the charging of our battery. When the battery is charged to capacity, all four LEDs light up, the engine starts moving, and the “arms” of the prototype start to open. The prototype itself represents a personalized pod. This is a relaxing place where people who have contributed to the energy generation in the building through their movements can recharge their personal batteries, so to speak. The pods are only activated when enough energy has been generated by human input. Once you are inside, and the structure has closed, a personalized audio environment created by speakers placed in a spherical orientation creates a relaxing ambience for rejuvenation. '

MID-TERM REVIEW



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