Khatam university in partnership with Dyban International office and Geneva university
PUBLICATION
“Effect of the primary generator at the start of architecture projects”, Pooya Katani. Published in the 1st Conference on Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment and Agriculture. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
“The Effect of Urban Green Space Infrastructure in Reducing the Temperature of The Heat Islands”, Pooya Katani. Published in the 4th National Conference on Civil Engineering and Architecture with Emphasizing the Native technology of Iran.
SHARIF INNOVATION STATION / Freelance Project
Plan Designer, Facade Designer, Renderer and Architectural Illustrator Tehran, Iran, 2019
render 1
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TORANJ VILLA / Freelance Project
Architect Mazandaran, Iran, 2019
SIKA FACTORY / Bonyan Tarh Va Sakht (BTS) Consulting Engineers
Plan Designer, Facade Designer, Renderer and Architectural Illustrator
Mehrshahr, Iran, 2017
SEEBLAND PROJECT / Bonyan Tarh Va Sakht (BTS) Consulting Engineers
BIM Modeler, Renderer and Architectural Illustrator
Firuzkuh, Iran, 2016
OSHAN VILLA / Bonyan Tarh Va Sakht (BTS) Consulting Engineers
Plan Designer, Facade Designer, Renderer and Architectural Illustrator Oshan, Iran, 2016
PARIS PROJECT / Bonyan Tarh Va Sakht (BTS) Consulting Engineers
Facade Designer Paris, France, 2017
ESFANDIARI PROJECT / Bonyan Tarh Va Sakht (BTS) Consulting Engineers
Facade Designer Tehran, Iran, 2018
SYSTEMLESS GREENHOUSE
Architectural Design Studio IV / In Collaboration With Jace Marc Fernandes 2024
In this project, my teammate Jace and I designed a systemless greenhouse that relies on various analyses, including climate studio, daylight analysis, and occupancy analysis, to maintain and moderate temperatures througout the year. The greenhouse accommodates different programs within the building while ensuring optimal environmental conditions without relying on complex mechanical systems.
This studio also allowed us to explore different materials and approaches, enhancing our problem-solving skills and attention to construction details.
Multipurpose Room Render
Greenhouse Render
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ground floor plan 1:200
floor plan 1:200
Winter Heating Strategy
Climate Studio Analysis
Environmental Systems and Control II
Comprehensive Design Studio
CLIMATE STUDIO ANALYSIS
For example, here we can see the Library has generated successful results with the current design. At the moment, the space is the most compact, featuring reasonably sized internal windows. The steep drop and eventual rise of temperature between May and September, respectively, are effectively managed by the ventilation strategy.
Libraries_Results
CS_Results_January
CS_Results_May
CS_Results_July
Results:
and eventual rise of temperature between May and September respectively corelates with the ventilation strategy suggesting that some more tweaking with this schedule
high density protection board 21.7 kgCO2e/m2
8" Toprock DD Insulation 22.52 kgCO2e/m2
galvanized steel gutter
galvanized steel flashing
repurposed wood joists
0 kgCO2e/m2
repurposed wood girders
0 kgCO2e/m2
wood lintel and jamb
triple paned glazing
thermal break sealant
LVL decking 5.42 kgCO2e/m2
galvanized steel connection plate
concrete bond beam
internal rammed earth wall
8 kgCO2e/m2
rockwool insulation 1.18 kgCO2e/m2
structural rebar
exterior rammed earth wall
8 kgCO2e/m2
compacted sand
4" comfortboard rigid insulation 11.26 kgCO2e/m2
concrete footing
galvanized steel gutter
flashing
repurposed wood joists 0 kgCO2e/m2
repurposed wood joists 0 kgCO2e/m2
existing wood structure 0 kgCO2e/m2
polycarbonate panel seamless 91.7 kgCO2e/m2
cascadia fibreglass clip 3.94 kgCO2e/m2
thermal mass planter
existing slab on grade 0 kgCO2e/m2
existing concrete footing 0 kgCO2e/m2
flashing
In this project, I tackled real-world challenges, from FSR to building codes, to create a set of partial con struction documents for a modest-sized, three-story home for. The design is based on the “trinity” or “bandbox” urban typology, utilizing an existing concrete pad on an urban site. The project prioritizes accessibility, featuring an elevator and adaptable spaces for aging in place. It meets zoning requirements and building codes, including fire-rated walls, sprinkler systems, and secure window openings.
Second Flood Plan
Ground Flood Plan
10 VERSIONS OF THE SAME SCENE
Architectural Design Studio V 2024
This project challenges the rigidity of traditional architecture by creating an adaptive space that evolves with its users. It serves as a cultural hub for Vancouver, offering dynamic environments for exhibitions, performances, and community gatherings. At its core, the design harnesses natural light as a transformative element, using robotic arms and tensile fabric to track and manipulate light, shaping spatial experiences in real-time. By capturing fleeting moments of light and shadow, the project creates ever-changing atmospheres, encouraging interaction between people, architecture, and the environment.
Exploring Spatial Flexibility through Robotic Arms
Interior View
Exterior View
ICELAND VOLCANO MUSEUM
International Architecture Competition - Buildner Hverfjall, Iceland, 2019
IV MUSEUM
IV refers to 4 zones of the glassy cube. The “I” letter refers to “Ice” and the “V” letter refers to “Volcano”.
volcano green hill nature glacier
This island, created by volcanic activity at the junction of the Eurasian and American plates, hosts a museum built around its natural fissures. These once-rare splits now define the museum’s landscape, providing a unique exploration of Iceland’s dynamic geology. The museum integrates human architecture with nature’s chaos, highlighting Iceland’s scenic allure to tourists. Its design uses ice as a theme, with a notable glass cube room that echoes the Icelandic flag, blending modern architecture with cultural homage.
The building’s duality extends indoors where ice and plants blend, creating an interior that feels like an extension of nature. Visitors navigate through the structure, experiencing different areas via pathways designed on the promenade theory, which shapes the building’s core. This design allows for both movement and stillness, with spaces growing from central axes. The building offers paths for walking and spots for rest, with galleries, a lobby, and a cafe housed in a checkered spatial layout. The ice penetrating the building symbolizes nature’s dominance over Iceland, with underground sections emphasizing a downward movement, representing both the natural landscape and historical invasions.
IRAN PAVILION
Expo 2020 Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2018
Concept
Iran Map Azadi Tower Iranian Seas Climate / Topography Persian Colours
Ground Floor
1) Entrance
2) Lobby
3) Gallery
4) Water Sanctuary
5) Exhibition Tunnel
6) Space of Socialization
First Floor
1) Space of Socialization
2) Lobby & Reception
3) Restaurant
4) Kitchen
5) WC
6) Rest Room
7) Office
8) Manager’s Office
9) Conference Room
Underground
1) Market
2) WC
3) Waiting Room
4) Buffet
5) Conference hall
6) Makeup Room
7) Exit Corridor
8) Storage
9) Installations
Section A-A
Section B-B
VAGEREH RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX
Design Studio Tehran, Iran, 2018
The “Vagereh” complex in northern Tehran draws inspiration from Islamic interlace patterns, specifically the “Vagireh” pattern, which involves repeating a small, intricate design. This design choice reflects Iranian-Islamic culture, leading to an architectural focus on introversion, privacy through individual yards for each unit, and central swirl paths within buildings for visual interest. The design method used is “super position,” where the pattern is rotated and detailed to achieve the desired architectural form, visible across the site plan.
