Designer Jonathan C. Nelson
The prototype for an adaptable facade system is composed of a dual-envelope enclosure. A typical curtain wall enclosure mounts to floor slabs, while an exoskeleton supports an ETFE plastic enclosure. This arrangement produces dynamic and flexible spaces; an outer balcony opens towards the inner building, providing natural ventilation.
A wood and steel armature supports triangular ETFE "pillow" modules. Each self-contained module maintains its own pressure through a network of air tubes that feed to a central blower. An inner plastic membrane expands to control solar gain: This is a typical detail used in ETFE construction by which modulating frit patterns manage sunlight penetration. The dual envelope enclosure demonstrates a separation of functions in the building skin. The standard curtain wall acts as the primary thermal barrier. Meanwhile, the ETFE membrane provides solar control and protects against wind loads and water penetration.
A 1:12 scale model provided proof of concept to the facade system. The metal fasteners were milled from aluminum plates using a CNC router. The couplings that accept the rods were 3D printed and finished with a high gloss resin and metallic spraypaint. The plastic membranes were patterned using a vinyl-cut sticker, then molded into shape using a vacuum press. The triangular frames were milled from aluminum and finally assembled using miniature screws and nuts.
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The prototype for an adaptable facade system is composed of a dual-envelope enclosure. A typical curtain wall enclosure mounts to floor slabs, while an exoskeleton supports an ETFE plastic enclosure. This arrangement produces dynamic and flexible spaces; an outer balcony opens towards the inner building, providing natural ventilation.
A wood and steel armature supports triangular ETFE "pillow" modules. Each self-contained module maintains its own pressure through a network of air tubes that feed to a central blower. An inner plastic membrane expands to control solar gain: This is a typical detail used in ETFE construction by which modulating frit patterns manage sunlight penetration. The dual envelope enclosure demonstrates a separation of functions in the building skin. The standard curtain wall acts as the primary thermal barrier. Meanwhile, the ETFE membrane provides solar control and protects against wind loads and water penetration.
A 1:12 scale model provided proof of concept to the facade system. The metal fasteners were milled from aluminum plates using a CNC router. The couplings that accept the rods were 3D printed and finished with a high gloss resin and metallic spraypaint. The plastic membranes were patterned using a vinyl-cut sticker, then molded into shape using a vacuum press. The triangular frames were milled from aluminum and finally assembled using miniature screws and nuts.
The prototype for an adaptable facade system is composed of a dual-envelope enclosure. A typical curtain wall enclosure mounts to floor slabs, while an exoskeleton supports an ETFE plastic enclosure. This arrangement produces dynamic and flexible spaces; an outer balcony opens towards the inner building, providing natural ventilation.
A wood and steel armature supports triangular ETFE "pillow" modules. Each self-contained module maintains its own pressure through a network of air tubes that feed to a central blower. An inner plastic membrane expands to control solar gain: This is a typical detail used in ETFE construction by which modulating frit patterns manage sunlight penetration. The dual envelope enclosure demonstrates a separation of functions in the building skin. The standard curtain wall acts as the primary thermal barrier. Meanwhile, the ETFE membrane provides solar control and protects against wind loads and water penetration.
A 1:12 scale model provided proof of concept to the facade system. The metal fasteners were milled from aluminum plates using a CNC router. The couplings that accept the rods were 3D printed and finished with a high gloss resin and metallic spraypaint. The plastic membranes were patterned using a vinyl-cut sticker, then molded into shape using a vacuum press. The triangular frames were milled from aluminum and finally assembled using miniature screws and nuts.
The prototype for an adaptable facade system is composed of a dual-envelope enclosure. A typical curtain wall enclosure mounts to floor slabs, while an exoskeleton supports an ETFE plastic enclosure. This arrangement produces dynamic and flexible spaces; an outer balcony opens towards the inner building, providing natural ventilation.
A wood and steel armature supports triangular ETFE "pillow" modules. Each self-contained module maintains its own pressure through a network of air tubes that feed to a central blower. An inner plastic membrane expands to control solar gain: This is a typical detail used in ETFE construction by which modulating frit patterns manage sunlight penetration. The dual envelope enclosure demonstrates a separation of functions in the building skin. The standard curtain wall acts as the primary thermal barrier. Meanwhile, the ETFE membrane provides solar control and protects against wind loads and water penetration.
A 1:12 scale model provided proof of concept to the facade system. The metal fasteners were milled from aluminum plates using a CNC router. The couplings that accept the rods were 3D printed and finished with a high gloss resin and metallic spraypaint. The plastic membranes were patterned using a vinyl-cut sticker, then molded into shape using a vacuum press. The triangular frames were milled from aluminum and finally assembled using miniature screws and nuts.