TABLE OF CONTENT
• Definition of Responsive Design
• Concept And Principles
• Examples:
-Sdu campus Kolding
- One Ocean, Thematic Pavilion Expo 2012
-Kiefer Technic Showroom
-Hygroskin-meteorosensitive Pavilion
-Pearl Academy of Fashion
• Short Video
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Architecture
Responsive
So how does Responsive Architecture adapt?
HygroSkin-Meteorosensitive Pavilion
PAVILION, ORLÉANS-LA-SOURCE, FRANCE
Biomimetic Principle: Materially-Ingrained Responsiveness
This project employs responsive design strategies of physically
programming a responsive material system that requires neither
Extraneous mechanical or electronic controls, nor the supply of external
energy. Here material computes form in unison with the environment.
The pavilion’s envelope, which is at the
same time load-bearing structure and
metereosensitive skin. Unlike other
plant movements that are produced by
active cell pressure changes, this move
ment takes place through a passive
response to humidity changes.
Therefore, it does not require any
sensory system or motor function.
Responsive and innovative design principles in archite
cture go beyond traditional approaches to create build
ings and spaces that are not only adaptable but also p
ush the boundaries of creativity and technology. Here
are some principles of responsive and innovative desig
n in architecture:
Dynamic Facades:
•Utilizing dynamic building facades that can adjust to changing environ
mental conditions, such as temperature, sunlight, or user preferences.
•Incorporating responsive materials like smart glass or kinetic facades th
at can change transparency, color, or shape in real-time.
Bioclimatic Design:
• Integrating bioclimatic principles to harness natural elements like wi
nd, sun, and rain for energy generation, ventilation, and cooling.
• Employing biomimicry to mimic nature's strategies for optimized bui
lding performance.
Sustainable Innovation:
•Pushing the boundaries of sustainable design by experimenting with re
newable and regenerative technologies, such as vertical gardens, algae-
based biofuel systems, and building-integrated renewable energy soluti
ons.
Various natural building cooling techniques help to cope up with the harsh climate of the site. This c
limate-responsive campus is both traditional as well as contemporary in style. As a result, these passi
ve environment control methods have reduced the dependence on mechanical methods. Moreover
, these techniques combat the budgetary constraints as well as the adverse climate of the site. A sus
tainable approach of design in amalgamation with heritage values is the main ideology behind the
architecture of the building.
Ventilation and Daylighting
Additionally, the shading all
ows diffused light to come i
n as well as reduce direct he
at gain. When the diffused li
ght comes in, it lights up the
studios and classrooms. Add
itionally, it reduces the direc
t heat gain and controls the
temperature of the internal
spaces.
Pearl Academy of Fashion
Architects: Morphogenesis
Typology: Institutional
Area: 11745 sqm Climate Responsive Features
Year: 2008
Shading
Double skin façade protects the
building from the harsh outside
environment. Moreover, this
double-skin façade creates a thermal buffer
space between the building and the surrou
ndings. Also, the outer skin is the traditional
Rajasthani “jaali”.
This jaali sits 4 feet away from the building.
Morphogenesis Architects designed the campus of Pea
rl Academy of fashion. It is located in kukas, 20 kilomete
rs away from Jaipur. Also, the climate of the site is typica
lly hot and dry. The campus design allows the indoors t
o blend with the outdoors seamlessly, creating an inter
active space as well as inspiration for artistic works.
Open to sky central courtyard keeps the surro
unding united and helps in cross
ventilation.
Also, the courtyard gets indirect sunlight into
classrooms and helps in the creation of natura
lly ventilated and lit singly-loaded corridors. Fo
r 80% of the total operational hours, the temp
erature of the campus is as per the comfort of
the users.
Materials
The architect used locally a
vailable materials such as s
tone, glass, and concrete fo
r the construction of the bu
ilding.
Landscape and Spatial Relationship
The spatial distribution within the campus is
very efficient and functional. Public interacti
on spaces are present along the water body t
o keep it cool throughout the day. Moreover,
the classrooms are close to the library and
auditorium for convenience in activities.
Insulation
- Earthen pots are in use for the thermal insulation of buildings in India
traditionally.
- The Pearl academy campus also uses this technique for thermal insul
ation.
- Earthen pots(matka) of 35 cm diameter are sourced from local potters
and placed on a flat roof at a distance of 2.5cm in between.
- The gap in between the pots was filled with sand and broken bricks a
nd covered with a thin layer of concrete. The filling and the air in the po
ts act as insulation for the structure.
The building is self-sufficie 30% of the total site ar
nt in terms of captive powe ea is used for landscap
r and water supply. ing.
Evaporative
Cooling
Natural Cooling techni
ques
During the night, when the tempera
ture of the desert drops the floor slo
wly dissipates heat to the surroundin
gs and makes a thermally comfortab
le environment.
- A thermally comfortable microclimate is present within the building with the help of a wat
er body. This waterbody is fed by recycled water from the sewage treatment plant. This lowe
rs the evaporation of water and aids in evaporative cooling.
- There is a provision for rainwater harvesting as well as wastewater recy
cling through the sewage treatment plant.
SDU Campus Kolding
• Architect: Henning Larsen
• City: Denmark, Kolding
• Area: 13,700sqm
SDU Campus Kolding
− Kolding Campus is fitted with dynamic solar shading,
which adjusts to the specific climate conditions and
user patterns and provides optimal daylight and a co
mfortable indoor climate space along the façade.
− The solar shading system consists of approx. 1,600 tria
ngular shutters of perforated steel. They are mounte
d on the façade in a way which allows them to adjust
to the changing daylight and desired inflow of light.
− When the shutters are closed, they lie flat along the façad
e, while they protrude from the façade when half-open or
entirely open and provide the building with a very express
ive appearance.
− The solar shading system is fitted with sensors which cont
inuously measure light and heat levels and regulate the s
hutters mechanically by means of a small motor.
− The perforation of the huge shutters is a light, organic pat
tern of round holes, which provides a distinctive play in th
e facade on the outside as well as a dynamic play of light
on the inside. The holes in the facade are designed and ad
apted to an opening angle of approx. 30 %
SDU Campus Kolding
− The building is located on the Grunberg grounds in t - Inside in the five-floor high atrium, the displaced positi
he center of Kolding close to the harbor, station and s on of the staircases and access balconies creates a spe
cenic attraction of the river. Kolding Campus will crea cial dynamic where the triangular shape repeats its pa
te a new central plaza by Kolding River and will there ttern in a continuous variety of positions up through th
by form a close interaction with the other educationa e different floors.
l institutions of the town.
One Ocean,
Thematic Pavilion Expo 2012
ONE OCEAN
− Constructed in 2012
− won the first prize in an open international co
mpetition in 2009
− Main aim is to create an iconic landmark that
is integrated into its urban context and surro
unding nature
− Marine related exhibits &themes
− multi-layered kinetic facade of fins which move in
ocean-like patterns
− topographical lines along the roof translate into 1
08 vertical lamellas to control solar gain
− begin to open and close in a choreographed sequ
ence after the sun sets
− includes sensors that monitor environmental con
ditions
https://soma-architecture.com/index.php?page=the
me_pavilion&parent=2
https://www.designboom.com/architecture/soma-on
e-ocean-thematic-pavilion-for-yeosu-expo-2012-com
plete/
Kiefer Technic Showroom
KIEFER TECHNIC SHOWROOM
− Office building and showroom
− Dynamic structure
− Kinetic panels constantly changing and movi
ng according to weather conditions
− Main Façade: Aluminum glass façade
− Sunscreens: folding elements made of perfor
ated aluminum
− Regulates the internal environment of the bu
ilding
− The panels move according to the weather con
dition.
− This helps in heating up the space in winter and
blocking out the sun in summer.
− The façade is powered by 56 engines while it ca
n also be controlled by users from the inside.
− Network of sensors control the motor
KIEFER TECHNIC SHOWROOM
− Diagram communicating how the panels react to the
sun & wind when in contact
The angle and orientat
ion of the shutters dep
end on the sun locatio
n
https://www.architonic.com/en/project/ernst-giselbrecht-partner-dynamic-facade-kiefer-technic-showroom
/5100449
https://issuu.com/christiangorsevski/docs/christian_gorsevski-_folio/s/25202546
https://www.archdaily.com/89270/kiefer-technic-showroom-ernst-giselbrecht-partner
Short Video
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