KINETIC ARCHITECTURE

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KINETIC ARCHITECTURE IN SUSTAINABLE MEANS

(a) A view for a group of the mashrabiya diaphragms while functioning (b)A detail of the medium sized diaphragm). (c) A detail of small diaphragm.

Reason for Motion:

10%-30% of Daylight

The mashrabiya unites are functioning as diaphragms of a camera shutter. These metallic irises filter the sunlight through the glazed surface, allowing 10% to 30% of the light to be kept.

A diagram showing reason for installing mashrabiya diaphragms on the southern façade

Kinetic Design Key Elements: 

Structural Innovation & Materials Advancement: 1) Structural Systems: The structural system is a steel frame with different spans according to the general shape of the building. Steel columns, beams, trusses and secondary supporting elements for the curtainwall facades were used. 2) Used Materials: Stainless steel, aluminium, tempered glass, plastics, marble and finally the mashrabiya diaphragms.

PRAGYA BHARATI (2014-2019)

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