ROOF ARTICULATION: STEEL EDGES, ALUMINIUM BRISE SOLEIL AND ETFE CUSHIONS

Roof articulation plays to promoting passive systems with lightweight materials for decreased operational carbon costs by opting for a fabric first approach.

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Etfe Cushions

minimising cold bridges with additional thermal insulation between the frame and structural members help decrease unnecessary heating and excess operational carbon.

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ABOVE: Sketch model of initial resolution of roof edges incorporating ventilation, rain collection, solar shading and thermally-efficient lightweight materials

BELOW: Massing models to iterate the intial shape of roof edges, finalising on a gradual slope with strong planar surfaces on the side and bottom faces

Aluminium Brise Soleil

pays dividends to decrease glare and overheating during hot months, while still allowing ample sunlight in during colder months. If employed on a wide scale, this significantly reduces operational carbon throughout the entire building lifespan.