Facadesplus 2013 nyc elizabeth bishop jonathan wilson

KAPSARC Facades + Performance

Approach to Performance A balance can be nego:ated between iconic architecture and technical performance if these two elements are cul:vated together from the outset of a project.

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Defining Performance For KAPSARC “high-­‐performance” was defined by client requirements such as LEED Pla:num as well as other factors such as the climate of the site and building codes and standards.

Early Form Development

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Form + Performance

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Systems + Materials

Selec:on  drivers  geometry impact resistance abrasion resistance and dealing with sand

UV resistance

implications on programme.

impact on structure local procurement

mass production

thermal performance

Selec:on  drivers  geometry impact resistance abrasion resistance and dealing with sand

UV resistance

implications on programme.

impact on structure local procurement

mass production

thermal performance

Abrasion resistance and sand

Abrasion resistance and sand

Ice ball impact resistance

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Local procurement op:ons

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Thermal performance Cladding type; • Roof

0.2 W/m2K • Punched window façade 0.8 W/m2K • Roof lights

1.8 W/m2K • Courtyard glazing 2.4 W/m2K

Materials  shortlist Â

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• Materials shortlist •

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Matrix

Development of various façade types

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Façade types 1) Punched window facade; 2) Roof; 3) Roof lights; 4) Courtyards; ; 2) Roof; 3) Roof lights; 4) Courtyards;

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Punched window façade – ini:al development

Punched window façade – rule development

Punched window facade

Punched window facade

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Punched window facade

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Punched window facade

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SeZng parameters for windows

SeZng window parameters

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Punched window facade

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Punched window facade

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Roof development

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Roof development

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Roof development

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Roof development

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Roof light development

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Courtyard development

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Mock-­‐up Development

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Site Progress

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