Detail in Design: Reactive Systems

Prompt:
Analyze a building detail and recreate a 1/4 scale mockup providing a better scope of function.

Programs Used:
Rhino, Premier Pro, Photoshop, Autodesk Fusion 360

Case Study: RMIT Design Hub,
Sean Godsell

Presentation and Process.

The question analyzed within this project: What does it take to integrate common sensors at a building scale in order to create a reaction to environmental factors to optimize building function?

I chose Sean Godsell’s RMIT Design Hub to start researching environmentally active facade systems. The outer skin of this building consists of an automatic sun shading system. This system included building integrated photovoltaic cells (BIPV) that promote evaporative cooling and better internal air quality. The panels in this building were made to transcend with technology.

Using tool path simulation, Arduino technology, and 3D modeling software, I was able to prototype a facade system inspired by the RMIT Design Hub and demonstrate a different way to integrate sensors and finetune them to operate in a disk-detailed action. Tracking light levels in its surrounding environment this system utilizes a lighter and disk-oriented servo motor vs the RMIT building that utilizes a heavier actuator arm.

Frame Development

  • 2D Planning

    After developing the mechanism that holds the disk to the rotating rod, the dimensions of the frame could be set.

  • 3D Modeling

    Once the 2D schematic design was complete it was time to build the model in 3D in order to utilized fusion 360 animation controls.

  • 3D Render

    Using Fusion360 I was able to create renders and videos that assist in explaining the use of the frame system.

  • Final Product

    The final product was a 1/4 scale model of the precedent that had been modified to operate with a different system’s operation.

Disk development

  • Sketch

    Analyze the case study and its design system to determine disk rotation and size of clip attachment.

  • Clip Development

    After developing the clip that holds the disk to the rotating rod, the dimensions of the frame could be set.

  • Animation for Material Optimization

    Disk and clip modeled in 3D utilizing fusion 360 animation controls to determine the smallest frame size possible.

  • Rod Stabilizer

    Rod stabilizer to create a hold for pole rotation with little friction.

  • Clip Iterations

    Clip iterations allowed for the best use of material. The smaller clip being the final result.

  • Final Disk Clip

    The clips attach each disk to the rod allowing for stable rotation.

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