ADAPTIVE FACADE
The chosen moving elements are placed on the exterior envelope of the structure so that the internal plasticity from open-plan design can be maintained. They are made of modular components designed to increase sustainable, passive design through regulating natural light and ventilation. Their shift allows the envelope to be opened at an adjustable level and function automatically off of information from sensors in the building.
1. LOUVRES / AWNING
The row of vertical louvres is set on an actuator / pulley system which allows it to move upwards as shown, enabling it dual functionality as both louvres and an awning. This is especially important for passive shading because as the angle and direction of the sun changes (especially for the north facade) it will shield occupants from glare, or allow an abundance of natural light depending on conditions.
2. 'BASKET-WEAVE' SKIN
The skin is made up of wooden panels aligned in stacked rows along the separated envelope on the learning centre. Once again, the function of this element is to control light entering the building however also serves to help regulate ventilation through breeze filtering. The skin is set on rotational actuators at the edges of panel joints and as the motor arm twists, the angle between panels adjusts. The pattern of movement is also adjustable. In the above graphic, 2-panel planes are alternated in and out from the envelope datum; they then retract to the flattened layout.
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