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Project Ideation
Project Ideation
1- Tell us about the purpose of your project. Which problem does it solve? Why do you care about this? What were you inspired by? Include images and videos of similar projects
1- Tell us about the purpose of your project. Which problem does it solve? Why do you care about this? What were you inspired by? Include images and videos of similar projects
WhatsApp Video 2022-08-15 at 2.44.04 PM.mp4
The project idea is a dynamic façade, also known as a responsive façade
It is a building exterior that can change in response to its surrounding environment to maximize its performance. This can help control the interior environment within the building, and so minimize the energy consumption of building services systems.
interactive unit reacts with the sun movement and climate changes can also use as a decoration unit
I care about this project as my major specifically about how to make a comfortable place for people, and also The dynamic facades act as filters between the indoors and the outdoors, facilitating the users by providing appropriate shade, sunlight, ventilation, and a decorative element.
2- Describe the project idea and general features. How would it work?
2- Describe the project idea and general features. How would it work?
My project suggests an alternative approach for the design of dynamic facade systems that use a “snapping-induced motion” to open and close apertures, providing shading for the building. The prototype explores using weakening-induced bands tied within the elastic threshold which, produce “snap” deformation with minimal stimulus.
unstable movement within the building construction is considered as an undesirable occurrence but, the fake Facade aims to harness the characteristics of elastic instability by applying it as an opening and closing mechanism using the embedded energy within the materials. Without complicated maintenance, users can participate in the dynamic movement of the building envelope for play, fun, and energy saving
user :
will have the ability to control the servo with a switch to turn on or off the shading device like smart home projects
3- Sketch your project: You may use pen and paper or a simple sketching tool like Microsoft Paint or Photoshop
3- Sketch your project: You may use pen and paper or a simple sketching tool like Microsoft Paint or Photoshop
Project Planning
Project Planning
4- Describe the Technical Modules that your project consists of
4- Describe the Technical Modules that your project consists of
Construction Parts
small wooden model for the facade
rose unit made of thin sheets and covered by wooden element with elastic middle part
The wheel or snapping point which responsible for close and open the units
Input
(Sensing, Tactile Input, and/or Graphical Input)
light sensor
one motor for moving each element as is consists of repeated rose element those
units are attached to structure grid can move through it
Action
(Physical and/or Graphic)
Each unit is consist of a rose shape which can close and open using one motor to fold it
Brain
Arduino
Power Management
5v external power adaptor for black servo and Arduino
5- Create a cardboard prototype of your project, demonstrating the project face as well as internal movements and mechanisms. Include a demo video and photos of the prototype.
5- Create a cardboard prototype of your project, demonstrating the project face as well as internal movements and mechanisms. Include a demo video and photos of the prototype.
WhatsApp Video 2022-08-15 at 3.37.11 PM.mp4Simulation of snapping motion but it needs farther study to find the optimal folding mechanism
one group has five module reacting to one actuation
6- Categorize your project’s User Features into: Minimum, Complete, and Nice-to-have features. List the required action and input components per feature.
6- Categorize your project’s User Features into: Minimum, Complete, and Nice-to-have features. List the required action and input components per feature.
Minimum Features: are the least amount of features that would demonstrate the coverage of all the technical modules and their complete integration
Complete Features: are the set of features that will complete your original project objective and vision
Nice-to-have Features: are the extra set of features that will make the project cooler, yet they need extra time, effort, and/or resources to finish
Minimum User Features
reaction of the one unit depends on the solar energy and climate
Action: motor movement
Sensing: light sensor
User Input: none
Complete User Features
Reaction of the one unit by the climate and how much sun on the facade
when the units are closed the thin louvers act like a fan
action: led
sensing: light sensor and temp. sensor
Action: motor movement
Sensing: light sensor
User Input: servo close or open the fan
Action: motor movement
Sensing: temp. sensor
User Input: servo to close or open the fan
Nice-to-have User Features
The reaction of fans to mobile app
Action: motor movement
Sensing: light sensor
User Input: mobile app
light changes at night to work as a decorative element
Action: led
Sensing: light sensor
User Input: slider
7- What are the project tasks and its time-frame?
7- What are the project tasks and its time-frame?
Task
Sub-Tasks
From:
To:
Design the 1 module
Design the 1 module
research the proper material for the module cover and the strips
calculate the suitable measurements for the module
make a small prototype to make sure the material is the one
3
4
circuit
circuit
Drawing the schematic diagram of the circuit
2. Simulation of the circuit on tinker cad
3.Programming of Arduino
3. Making the circuit physically
4.Troubleshooting
2
3
circuit & module
circuit & module
assemble all the elec. component with the module
Test the Ldr & temp. sensor in the sun with the module
1
1
fabrication
fabrication
make the 4 modules
assemble the 5 modules with the circuit
2
3
8- What are the required electronic components and materials for the project?
8- What are the required electronic components and materials for the project?
Component/Material
Amount
Link
LDR module
1
in the kit
Temperature sensor
1
In the kit
switch
1
In the kit
Bread board
1
In the kit
jumpers
__
in the kit
lcd screen
1
in the kit
Mylar sheets \Polyester film sheets
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