E L E V A T E

Elevate is a series of spaces that have been rotated and stacked upon one another that features an interlocking modular facade system. The system allows the interior to absorb and harness as much sunlight warmth as possible during the winter that is a result of its unique positioning within the tree.

Located in South-East Melbourne, the 14km2 park features many walking trails for visitors of all ages. The selected Eucalyptus coolabah is approximately 20m tall, is resistant to fire, flood and drought. Being such a large sized tree, it is perfect for a tree house with its strong structural features including a doubled layered protective system around the root .

Frame 10: 29.1

Frame 20: 15.4

Results of Experiments

A computational generator allowed results to maximize the radiation as much as possible by automatically rotating each individual space whilst producing 150 different variations and listed them from highest to lowest. As a result, there was a significant increase the overall radiation during the same months.

Frame 50: 38.7

Frame 60: 46.4 and the needing the most for with the least.

With the final results the allocation of programs were place depending on the amount of heat and sunlight needed.

Frame 30: 23.3

Frame 40: 30.9

Frame 70: 54.1

Examples from Generator

Frame 80: 61.9

The entrance is like no other. Using a pulley system the user pedals their way up on a bicycle to the ground floor. A rope is wrapped around each wheel to move up when pedaling, with a counterweight water tank on the opposite side that can be adjusted depending on the users weight. Once the user reaches the top they can hook a lock to the bike to hop off. To return, simply release the brake and the bike along with the occupant will freely lower to the ground with the assistance of the counterweight.

In terms of the bike connectivity, an eight strand round plait rope is wrapped around the wheel providing tensile strength to the roof attachment. A steel rod is connected to the bike via the axle on both ends to keep balance which is once again connected to the roof of where the pulley is located. On the rod found on each end, the connection of the chain is kept secure via a carabiner to reduce movement of the bike of its axis allowing a straight path up to the ground floor.