This paper discusses an architectural responsive façade system using hexagonal parametric forms and kinetic mechanism which responds sunlight. Its purposes are to buffer excessive sun exposure that goes through interior space and maximize the covering area with an incremental rotational joint system. The study aims to explore responsive façade system as second skin for architectural building, focusing on design, mechanism, and fabrication processes. The prototype consists of three parts: the hexagonal modules where the membranes and its frames are compacted; a series of levers to synchronize the movement of opening the membranes from each module; and a structural framework to hold each module as united kinetic façade system. As a preliminary prototype, the system can potentially be applied to several types of existing buildings and easily installed in various sizes and configuration. This kinetic mechanism can decrease sun radiation up to 50% than unprotected window façade.
Hexagonal Responsive Facade Prototype in Responding Sunlight
Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication
The International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication ; 2022 June 27, 2022 - July 05, 2022
04.04.2023
14 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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