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01. All Fold Sun Responsive Panel System +

Year: Jan. 2022 to Apr. 2022 Type: Kinetic Architecture Design Instructor: Maria Yablonina Category: Academic Work, Daniels Physical Computing Collaborative Contribution (with Puxin Yang and Haolong Chen): Concept Developing + Physical & Digital Model Making + Photo Shooting Individual Contribution: Drawings + Photo Editing + Renderings

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*Due to factors such as gravity, air resistance, and friction between structures, the data between the movement track of the actual model and the expected data of the code setting are slightly different.

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The kinetic façade system that can respond to the intensity of light provides a solution for buildings situated in environments with excessive sunlight. By folding the panels, this device can control the sunlight and keep the lighting conditions inside the building consistent, while keeping large windows or glass curtain walls to improve the users’ experiences. It can reduce the heating and cooling loads of the buildings and save energy costs for the air conditioning system.

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Actual Value

Luminosity

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Folding Degree

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Prototype: n terms of a single model, a lighter and more flexible material, Bond Paper is selected to represent the panel, and Basswood is used to build the structure. This material choice means to lessen the weight of the model as much as ossible and reduce the various uncertainties brought by the movement of the model, thereby decreasing the resistance f the servo, to simulate the kinetic movements of the real façade system while it is folding. If this folding façade system an be applied to real buildings, its materials can be adjusted according to the needs of the actual situation. For example, he panel can use metal sheets to block all of the light or use frosted clear glass to obtain a certain degree of light. The exible use of materials brings this project more possibilities.

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02 The Way of Water World Cultural Center 24H Competition 38th Edition, The Original Concept has won The 2nd Prize Year: Feb. 2022 Revision: May. 2022 to Jul. 2022 Location: Toronto Island, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Type: Public Architecture Design Jury: Mario Chaves, Ana Lagoa, Duygu Tuntas Category: Idea Competition Collaborative Contribution (with Puxin Yang): Concept Developing + Photo Shooting Individual Contribution: Drawings + Photo Editing + Renderings + Physical Model Making

The competition called for a design of a world cultural center. The form of the architecture represents the culture of seven continents merging through the flow of the ocean currents. Different continents have different lengths of cultural histories, but over time, they all develop toward the center as an aggregation to achieve cultural fusion. The display inside the cultural center is in chronological order, from the ancient relics to contemporary arts, then to future technologies. In this case, tourists of various ages and cultural backgrounds can all find their interests, and feel the development of culture along with the change of time, to learn and understand the heritage and dissemination of various cultures. The design of the architecture demonstrates the concept of inclusiveness.

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Busy Port Port Important Route before 1960s

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Concept: Since time immemorial, as the world is developed by trading, people in various routes spread culture. Because the continent is separa by the ocean, one route after another was developed. Before 1960, the basic routes and important ports or trade cities in the world w there are planes and ships everywhere, but the routes are highly consistent with the previous routes. The river current flows into the sea the ocean current flows along the wind and other factors to the distant continent. This is how culture is: over time, travelers visit new and oceans, to spread and exchange cultures with each other and achieve cultural harmony, further interweaving the cultures of the who

early stage concepts

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Site: The site we choose is the city of Toronto. Toro multicultural cities in t tolerance of different People are not only to u of culture but to experie their life, thus achievin famous ethnic cultures the same time, this site visit to investigate in p gain a better understand

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ated from the continent were determined. Now, a along the terrain, and territories along rivers ole world.

s the center island in onto is one of the most he world with a high races and cultures. understand other types ence other cultures in ng the great fusion of in the true sense. At is a place where I can person so that I could ding of the site.

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Façade Structure: As the architecture is constructed on the lake with a surrounding green park, thus strong sunlight is inevitable. Sunshine is a double-edged sword. For tourists, sunshine brings natural light for sightseeing and provides an effective and reliable light source for the building interior, to save energy and protect the environment. However, for the exhibits in the museum, cultural relics with a long history should be protected from strong light irradiation. Therefore, the kinetic skin of the building provides an effective solution. According to the placement position of the exhibits, the panel at the corresponding position can be adjusted freely.

Sea Level

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Floor Structure

Roof Structure

Shading Experiment Glass

Truss

Side Window

Floor Plate

Support Column

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Kinetic Panel

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Function: Various exhibition halls with different functions are scattered in different locations to meet various types of exhibitions according to local conditions. Furthermore, the cultural center also includes cafeterias, viewing platforms, a multi-functional media hall, etc. to serve tourists from as many aspects as possible.

North View from The Lake Surface on Lake Ontario Inner Harbour

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South View from Toronto Island Park shore

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03 AT-PH All Terrain Prefabricated Habitat Volume Zero Extreme Habitat 2022 Year: May. 2022 to Aug. 2022 Location: Extreme environments Type: Dwelling Design Jury: Lukas Rungger, Andrea Tabocchini, Francesca Vittorinii, Aristides Dallas, Abin Chaudhuri, Nikhil Mohan, Shabna Nikhil, Harsh Vardhan, Abraham Cota Paredes Category: Idea Competition Contribution: Individual Work

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The project aims to propose the possibility to construct dwelling housing in extreme locations such as deserts, river beds, mountain peaks, flood forests, etc., without destruction of the environment to protect the beauty of nature and an unrestorable landscape. The design of this project is required to suit the environment in both horizontal and vertical ways.

Horizontally, the habitat adopts the prefabricated units so that the user could freely assemble the house type that suits the need of function and the plan of the site best. Vertically, the kinetic support footing could suit the height change of the terrain surface.

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Modular Unit Types:

Unit Intersect

Unit Three-way

Unit Corner with Glass Wall /Solid Wall (Free Collocation)

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Unit Straight

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Unit Balcony

Unit Double layer

As the project is a prefabricated sustainable dwelling, Units of the dwelling are prefabricated before being transported to the site. In this way, the project can be placed on almost any terrain without causing damage to the landform. The modularity of the unit allows residents to customize it according to their own needs and terrain trends.

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Sustainability & Tectonic: Each unit satisfies as many functions as the resident's daily need, for example, solar energy, and rainwater collecting, so that the entire architecture can achieve a certain degree of selfsufficiency in extreme landform environments, thereby reducing environmental pollution and increasing the comfort of residents.

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1. Solar Pixel Panel 2. 3D Printed Concrete 3. Borosilicate Glass 4. Columns 5. Water/Air Pipes 6. Insulation 7. Rainwater Collector Sink 8. Water Tank 9. Support Interface

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Habitat type Assembly Examples:

Studio 1-2 Guests

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Units: 2B+3S

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Family Suite 3-6 Guests

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Units: 3B+5S+2T+2C+1I+1D

Research Team Suite 10+ Guests

*The specific habitat type is determined according to the preferences of the residents and the trend of the terrain.

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Units: 4B+15S+3T+4C+1I+1D

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Applicable for a Variety of Terrains: Joint Screw Spring

Hex Cap Nut

Desert

Inside Steel Structure

Wooden Frame

Ocean

Washer

Metal Rod

Mountain Peak

Metal Gear

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High Density Filled Footings

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Coastal Area

Automatically Raised Supports: The support can be adjusted in height according to the topography and the needs of the occupants. This feature enables the whole habitat to stand on various terrains, thus it can be built in special environments and the space unsuitable for traditional architecture to be built on, to achieve zero-distance contact between humans and nature. At the same time, the support is in contact with the ground through high-density footings. Compared with the traditional building method that would cause the ground to be deeply driven with concrete piles, the touch of the footing can reduce the damage to the earth's surface as much as possible. After the dwelling is removed, the environment appears as if no architecture was ever built there.

High Density Filled Deformable Footings: The pressure from the weight of the architecture makes the footings have a larger contact area with the ground with a strong force.

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Applicable for Diversification in various Three-dimensional Spaces:

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Applicable for Rapid Dynamic Landscape Conditions:

Low-lying Forest

Flooded Forest

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04 The Wormeye Student Learning Center Year: Sept. 2020 to Dec. 2020 Revision:Oct. 2022 to Dec. 2022 Location: University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Type: Public Architecture Design Instructor: Aleris Rodgers (Original work designed in 2020) Category: Academic Work, Daniels Design Studio Contribution: Individual Work

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The project is a student learning center located at the University of Toronto, near multiple dormitories, a fitness center, and a sports field. The huge flow of students requires the center to have a proper capacity.

In this project, certain areas of the roof are lifted and skylights are opened to face the sky, to bring the natural sunlight of the whole day into the architecture through kinetic sun responsive devices in order to blur the boundary between academic disciplines and the natural environment. While creating a comfortable learning space, it is also reducing the disturbance of the surrounding sports environment.

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Form Finding: The original site is a parking lot spot for the fitness center on the North side. To keep the capacity of the vehicles, the parking lot is moved underground. Furthermore, pedestrian uses the site area as a shortcut to walk through the campus. The smooth form and the entrances of the architecture are decided by the outside circulation, which while making sure the users could enter conveniently, and ensure the normal circulation of the passers-by.

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Tectonic: The façade is divided into hundreds of prefabricated concrete pieces, which would reduce the time of construction, as the site is located on the main campus of the university, the shorter construction period and less construction waste would minimize the negative impact on students and the university environment.

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Staircase: The center staircase could be seen as the main circulation and the public study space.

The entire staircase is formed by stretching simple geometry, and a flower bed is created in the middle. By adding the natural landscape, it is determining the route of the staircase, while also reducing the tense atmosphere of the learning space, and relieving the learning pressure of students accompanied by natural light.

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