Energy Technology Research Institute
Jubilee Campus, Nottingham: M.Arch, Advanced Environmental Design
The project focues on the conceptualization and design of an Energy Technology and Research Insitute based in Nottingham. The basic requirements was that of a building designed with environmental consideration including functional spaces such as: a naturally-ventilated Prototyping hall, a Visitor's Centre, resource rooms, environment-controlled laboratories, staff rooms, climate chambers and material stores and cafes.
Jubilee Campus, Nottingham: M.Arch, Advanced Environmental Design
The project focues on the conceptualization and design of an Energy Technology and Research Insitute based in Nottingham. The basic requirements was that of a building designed with environmental consideration including functional spaces such as: a naturally-ventilated Prototyping hall, a Visitor's Centre, resource rooms, environment-controlled laboratories, staff rooms, climate chambers and material stores and cafes.
Site Analysis © Amrita C, 2010
A detailed site anallysis and climate study was followed by conceptualization and visualization, followed by the design process and went on to structural, design/planning and technological detailing.
A detailed site anallysis and climate study was followed by conceptualization and visualization, followed by the design process and went on to structural, design/planning and technological detailing.
© Amrita C, 2010
Plans and Elevations © Amrita C, 2010
Testing was a crucial part of the project. 3D CAD models were tested in Ecotect and Radiance for designing the luminous environment. An artificial sky and a heliodon was used to study sun movement and sciography, and finally TAS and energy calculations were applied to design the naturally/mechanically ventilated spaces.
Testing was a crucial part of the project. 3D CAD models were tested in Ecotect and Radiance for designing the luminous environment. An artificial sky and a heliodon was used to study sun movement and sciography, and finally TAS and energy calculations were applied to design the naturally/mechanically ventilated spaces.
Testing on the Heliodon and use of Ecotect and Radiance © Amrita C, 2010
© Amrita C, 2010
