INITIAL PROCESS
Stormwater Control
To actively mediate stormwater as it meets the building surface, I have explored using a series of panels angled off of the building envelope to direct th flow of water. It is then channeled to a series of pockets, which when over flow, cascade down the facade ultimately into pockets of vegetation for filtering and flow control.
Glare/Light Treatment
The translucent glass panels not only serve as directional water flow control, but also as a means to reduce glare and heat gain of the interior of the building. There is also potential for more intense shading by changing material, or embedding louvres inside the panels to better manage light levels during summer months. Another option is also adding PV panels to the angled surface to harness some of the sun energy that it made be protecting the interior from.
Rain Flow Pattern
Flow Direction
WAT E R FLOW EXPLORATION