Adaptive Climate Machine

Climate-responsive facade / Spring 2024 / HKU

Physical facade model with transparent shading elements and planted terraces

Context: M.Arch thesis project
Institution: The University of Hong Kong
Term: Spring 2024
Studio instruction: Ulrich Kirchhoff

A thesis exploration of an adaptive facade system. Physical models, solar-exposure studies, and construction drawings investigate how a building envelope can respond to changing environmental conditions.

Academic work completed at the University of Hong Kong.

Facade systemsSolar exposurePhysical modelling

Drawings & studies

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Physical model and facade studiesAcademic portfolio · PDF page 3

Solar exposure and seasonal responseAcademic portfolio · PDF page 4

Facade details and assembly studiesAcademic portfolio · PDF page 5

Spatial sequence and exploded constructionAcademic portfolio · PDF page 6

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