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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
Sun on static facade
Kinetic façade examples
Purpose of the Project
Kinetic facades are designed to respond to environmental changes, such as sunlight and temperature, optimizing building energy consumption. These facades reduce the need for artificial lighting and climate control, decreasing energy usage and costs. Unlike static facades, which cannot adapt to external conditions and often lead to inefficiencies and occupant discomfort, kinetic facades can enhance comfort and usability by controlling real-time light, heat, and airflow. Additionally, kinetic facades add a dynamic visual element, transforming the building's appearance, giving it a unique identity, and contributing to the vibrancy of the urban landscape.
Mashrabiya
WHY?
I care deeply about this project because it aligns with my passion for sustainable architecture and innovative design. As an architecture student, I am motivated to create solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. Additionally, I have a deep appreciation for Islamic architecture, particularly the traditional Islamic lattice shading device known as (Mashrabiya), which has been a significant source of inspiration for me.
Inspiration
inspiration comes from several sources, including:
Nature: Many natural systems, like flowers and leaves, respond dynamically to environmental changes.
Existing Projects: Notable examples such as the Al Bahr Towers in Abu Dhabi, the Media-TIC Building in Barcelona, and the One Ocean Thematic Pavilion showcase the potential and effectiveness of kinetic facades. These projects demonstrate how innovative design can lead to energy savings and enhanced visual appeal.
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2- Describe the project idea and general features. How would it work?
2- Describe the project idea and general features. How would it work?
Project Idea and General Features
The kinetic facade rotates throughout the day to provide maximum shading, ensuring thermal comfort within the spaces. This system operates by using a light sensor to track sunlight. Based on the light intensity, the controller (Arduino) adjusts the servo motor to rotate the louver to the optimal angle, effectively blocking the sun's rays.
How It Works
Components
Movable Panels: The facade is composed of individual panels or louvers that can rotate, slide, or fold to change their position.
Sensors: Integrated sensors measure environmental conditions, including light intensity, and temperature.
Motors or hydraulic systems move the panels based on commands from the control system.
Interface: An interface allows for manual override and monitoring of the facade’s performance.
Project Modes
Mode 1: Automatic Mode
Action: The louver rotates independently using a servo motor based on the sunlight sensed, maximizing shading and thermal comfort.
Mode 2: Manual Mode
Action: The user controls the facade's rotation by using a controller
Imagine!
a building in a hot, sunny climate. During the morning, the facade panels on the eastern side adjust to block direct sunlight, reducing heat gain. As the sun moves, the panels shift to the southern and then western sides, continuously providing shade and maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature. In the evening, the panels open up to allow natural ventilation, cooling the building naturally.
Movable panels
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
Back View
Front View
Front View
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
The enclosure of the game console will be designed as 2.5D parts using Fusion 360 and fabricated using laser cutting.
Acrylic sheet illustrates the glass façade.
Input
(Sensing, Tactile Input, and/or Graphical Input)
The façade unit will take ll by detecting light direction with a light sensor and can also take input from the controller part (button or potentiometer).
Action
(Physical and/or Graphic)
Automatic Mode: The unit detects the direction of light using a light sensor. Based on the input, the panels move to a certain angle.
Manual Mode: The user uses the interface potentiometer to choose the desired angle to move the panels.
Brain
An Arduino UNO board will be used take inputs and generate actions
Power Management
The façade unit will be powered using a 9V adapter rather than a battery to have a continuous power source that does not run out like a battery.
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.
Panels
Panel movement mechanism
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
Automatic mode: The panels move (close) when detecting light
Action: Servo motor
Sensing: light sensor
User Input: None
Manual mode: The panels move (close) when the user uses the potentiometer
Action: Servo motor
Sensing: None
User Input: user use potentiometer
Complete User Features
the unit measures both light intensity and temperature for better control.
Action: servo motor
Sensing: light and temperature sensor
User Input: None
Nice-to-have User Features
displaying the time, weather conditions, and light intensity
Action: LCD
Sensing: light sensor, Wi-Fi module
User Input: None
Remote controller App
Action: Mobile screen
Sensing: None
User Input: button
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 Enclosure
Create CAD on Fusion 360
Create Mounting for components
5-9-2024
11-9-2024
Electronics & Programming (Minimum & Complete Features)
Feature 1: Automatic mode
Feature 2: Manual mode
5-9-2024
14-9-2024
Fabrication & Integration
Fabricate and assemble the enclosure
Mount all components
Test minimum features
Test complete features
11-9-2024
15-9-2024
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
Plywood
3 sheets
Acrylic sheet
1 sheet
Breadboard
1
RAM Electronics
Light sensor
1
RAM Electronics
Temperature sensor
1
RAM Electronics
Potentiometer
1
RAM Electronics
Switch
1
RAM Electronics
Bluetooth module
1
RAM Electronics
9V Adaptor
1
RAM Electronics
Regulators
2
RAM Electronics
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