The Resilient Textile Borders Tectonic Project Mateo Aguilar
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our other projects - Forming Nexus - Knowledge Corridor - Gala Gait - Eol Gala - Cycling Gala - Textile Heritage - Gala Design Hub - Textile Tectonics - Food for Thought - The Well-being Network - The Healthy Connection Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture M.Sc. Advanced Sustainable Design 2015
Introduction The aim of this project is to develop new markets for textiles in Galashiels, activating local industry and reviving its remarkable industrial past with a fresh new identity. The objective is to catalyse research and development at Heriot-Watt University’s School of Textiles & Design as a leverage point for creating new, innovative and sustainable textile materials and applications for the built environment. As part of the College’s ongoing research activity this would promote valuable knowledge and channel it into design and manufacturing sectors. Heriot Watt University The School of Textiles and Design has a long history of industry-relevant and leading-edge research in fashion, textiles and design. Centres of expertise include chromic materials, printing on cashmere knitwear, 3D simulation of flexible materials, inks for digital printers, fibre optic weaving, nano-tecnology and medical textiles. Their research covers a wide range of disciplines, from textile science, engineering and technology, colour chemistry and physics, to fashion, clothing, interior and product design. Their specialism is in research at the design/technology interface where they develop technologies and exploit design applications in tandem.
The Resilient Textile Borders Tectonic Project Mateo Aguilar
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our other projects - Forming Nexus - Knowledge Corridor - Gala Gait - Eol Gala - Cycling Gala - Textile Heritage - Gala Design Hub - Textile Tectonics - Food for Thought - The Well-being Network - The Healthy Connection
Volumetric Proposition 1. Structure Microclimate A: - External adaptable skin system - Out door test bed - Showroom - Hydro-Electro-Thermal services
Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture M.Sc. Advanced Sustainable Design 2015
4. Refurbished warehouses Microclimate C: - Semi internal workshop Microclimate D: - Semi internal laboratory Microclimate D: - Internal insulation test chambers
2. Crane Rapid Construction, Mutation and Adaptability 3. New buildings Microclimate B: - Internal studio and offices with standard thermal comfort Microclimate A: - External and semi external roof gardens
The Resilient Textile Borders Tectonic Project Mateo Aguilar
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Energy Proposition External adaptable skin system
Microclimate A The skin is a modular panel system for testing and showcasing textile systems for construction. The microclimate and performance of the external skin is dictated by the selection and configuration of the panel systems, making the skin adaptable to different, seasons, climates and weather conditions. The external skin aids the energy demand in the studio and office building (Microclimate B) and the refurbished warehouses (Microclimate C) by creating an adaptable Microclimate (A) around these buildings and enhancing their performance by controlling heat loss and generating power.
our other projects - Forming Nexus - Knowledge Corridor - Gala Gait - Eol Gala - Cycling Gala - Textile Heritage - Gala Design Hub - Textile Tectonics - Food for Thought - The Well-being Network - The Healthy Connection Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture M.Sc. Advanced Sustainable Design 2015
Summer performance - Carbon sequestration 73.44 kg of carbon per year - Energy generation Sun catchment at 58· 213,057.6 kWh - £ 100,137 per year - Water catchment 101,038.32 L per year Winter performance - Heat gain 4,286.52 Kw / m2 per hour - Carbon sequestration 73.44 kg of carbon per year - Energy generation Sun catcment at 10· 136,965.6 kWh - £ 64,368 per year - Water catchment 101,038.32 L per year
The Resilient Textile Borders Tectonic Project Mateo Aguilar
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links to our other projects - Forming Nexus - Knowledge Corridor - Gala Gait - Eol Gala - Cycling Gala - Textile Heritage - Gala Design Hub - Textile Tectonics - Food for Thought - The Well-being Network - The Healthy Connection Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture M.Sc. Advanced Sustainable Design 2015
Metric 1 Project Environmental Microclimate A - External adaptable skin Semi external - 10 C Microclimate B - Studio and office building Internal - 20 C Passive house standards Triple-pane insulated glazing skin system Controlled ventilation - heat exchanger Green roof insulation system Microclimate C - Workshop Semi internal - 16 C Existing warehouse. Microclimate D - Laboratory Semi internal 18 C Existing warehouse. Microclimate E - Insulation test chambers Internal - 20 C Passive house standards Space loft insulation and textile panel system. F - Cistern ข- Semi external Water harvesting and fountain. Metric 2 Specific Heat Demand The developments heat demand lies inside the parameters of current best practice: 80- 115 KwHr/m2/year Metric 3 Carbon Emissions SustainableTechologies: - Photovoltaic textile panels - Green Roof textile panel - Green wall textile panel - Water harvesting system - Spaceloft insulation panel - Triple-pane glazing - Controlled ventilation heat exchanger 20 Kg/m2/year
The Resilient Textile Borders Tectonic Project Mateo Aguilar
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A Dome Structure The structure is divided in 2 sections: K is a adaptable test bed and L is a static dome and showroom. G) Sheerll Textile Membrane - Translucid / Waterproof / Self-cleaning PV) Photovoltaic textile - Power Textiles Limited (Selkirk) H) Edge rail - Galvanized steel laminate (water resistant) I) Gutter - Galvanized steel laminate (water resistant) J) Concrete foundation with steel tube reinforcement K) Test-bed - Galvanized steel tube structure (water resistant) L) Dome - Paper tube structure M) Paper tube (recycled cardboard) N) Cap (recycled HDPE injection molded) O) Connector (steel plate) Screws, bolts and washers
links to our other projects - Forming Nexus - Knowledge Corridor - Gala Gait - Eol Gala - Cycling Gala - Textile Heritage - Gala Design Hub - Textile Tectonics - Food for Thought - The Well-being Network - The Healthy Connection Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture M.Sc. Advanced Sustainable Design 2015
The Resilient Textile Borders Tectonic Project Mateo Aguilar
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Environmental Impact Cardboard paper tubes are made from recycled paper. Paper is a renewable biodegradable material made from wood. The tubes are used for rolling paper and fabrics onto them. At Heriot Watt School of Textiles and Design paper tubes are a buy- product from the textiles they use. At the end of its life cycle the structure could be easily disassembled. The paper tubes can disintegrate into the ground and the metal and plastic parts in the connectors can be recycled. Textile Test Bed The paper tube structure is for testing or showcasing textiles for construction. The textiles can be placed on top of the structure and fixed with metal connectors permitting different textile sizes and configurations depending on the laboratory needs.
our other projects - Forming Nexus - Knowledge Corridor - Gala Gait - Eol Gala - Cycling Gala - Textile Heritage - Gala Design Hub - Textile Tectonics - Food for Thought - The Well-being Network - The Healthy Connection Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture M.Sc. Advanced Sustainable Design 2015