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EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN
CORE STUDIO ONE

[21st November -19th December 2014]
Alican Sungar
Felix Tseng
Ashwini Ashokkumar
DENSITY / MATTERS:
A pavilion that regulates wind

through varied density distribution.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
I/SITE ANALYSIS ---------------------------------------------- 5
1/ Context-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
2/ Environmental Data----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
3/ Ambition -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

3/1

3/2

3/3

Variable wind break system

Rain shelter
Sway resistence
II/BIO INSPIRATION ------------------------------------------ 13

1/ Behaviour of trees ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

1/1
Mass distribution
1/2
Mass damping

2/ Analysis --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

2/1

2/2

Branching & mass distribution

Branching & geometry variations
III/WIND BREAK PERMORMANCE ------------------------ 17

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1/ Component parameters--------------------------------------------------------------------------

1/1
1/2
1/3
Elemental proportion
Branching Angle
Element Length

2/ Observations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23

2/1 Density
2/2 Geometry
IV/SYSTEM DESIGN -------------------------------------------------25

1/ Geometry Explorations -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27

1/1 Surface
1/2 Volume
1/3 Layers
1/4/ Form
2/ Aggregation possibilities------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

3/1 Controlled aggregation

3/2 Random aggregation
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3/ Architectural character ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38

3/1 Low density volume [Zone 1]

3/2 High density surface [Zone 2]

3/3 Variable density [Zone 3]
VI/CONCLUSION -------------------------------------------------------41
EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN CORE STUDIO I

[21 November - 19 December 2014]
Alican Sungar | Felix Tseng | Ashwini Ashokkumar
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1/ SITE ANALYSIS

CHAPTER I
Site Analysis
1/ SITE ANALYSIS
1/ Isle of Dogs
1/1 CONTEXT
The Isle of dogs, situated in the East End of London, is nestled

by the river Thames as it meanders around it. The Masthouse
Pier lies South West of the isle facing Deptford.
The pier is used for passengers travelling two main routes
east towards Woolwich and west towards Embankment. The
pier currently has two embarkment/disembarkment points on
either side of the deck. Boats travelling towards Embankment
halt at the North-West point in the deck and those towards
Woolwich at the South-East point.
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In addition to points of embarkment/disembarkment there

also is a sheltered waiting area in the North-west part of the
deck that can house 5-7 people at a time. The approach to
the deck is from Napier Avenue, the closest tube station being
Mudchute on the DLR.
The deck is designed to absorb the vibrations caused by the
movement of the waves with rollers attached to either end
that move against the pillars to stabalize.
The deck measures 8m by 39m and rises to a maximum of
approx. 6m above sea level at 0200hrs & 1400hrs minimum
to approx. 2m at 0800hrs and 2000hrs according to tidal
movement.
2/ Masthouse Terrace Pier

1&2:
3:
4&6:
7:

Points of embarkment/ disembarkment

Sheltered waiting area
Vibration absorption system
Entry from Napier avenue
Towards Embankment
Towards Woolwich
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1/ View of South-East region of deck
1/2 ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

In order to identify the concerns of the site that can be used
as inputs in the design proposal, we studied the sun path
diagram of the Masthouse Terrace pier, measured wind speed
values and direction on site on two dates and that of London
in general all year round.
From this data we find important clues on those aspects that
need to be addressed in the design of the pavilion. It is seen that
the South-West side of the deck recieves abundant sunlight
all through the year. This area is also used as circulation and
therefore can maximize on this quality. Therefore, the central
portion of the deck can be left open while the extremes of the
deck (also used for embarkment/disembarkment) can house
the most sheltered regions.
Another important aspect that was experienced strongly on
site was that of wind speed. The expanse of the water body
not only creates increased wind speed but also reduces wind
temperature adding to the discomfort. The predominant
wind direction is south-eastnorth-west. This means that
the south-east region of the deck (below the ramp) needs to
house the maximum wind break performance.
Tidal action causes the deck to vertically oscillate this
movement is dampened by way of the rollers that move along
the edge pillars. However, as the rollers move along the pillars
it collides disseminating vibrations through the deck.
North-East:
Wind & rain
shelter
Central:
Open-to-sky
South-East:
Maximum
wind break
CHAPTER I
Site Analysis
/ SUNPATH STUDY
2/ 15th March
3/ 21st June
4/ 15th September
3/ 21st December
/ ON-SITE WIND DATA

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2.5
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03 Dec 2014
4/ Local measurements with anemometer (wind speeds in m/s)
09 Dec 2014
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/ LONDON WIND DATA
5/ First Half of the year
6/ Second Half of the year
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CHAPTER I
Site Analysis
1/3 AMBITION
As established through the previous studies, the 3 main
qualities of space to be designed should primarily reflect a
variable wind break system. This must also allow for variation
within its parameters in order to achieve zones within larger
zones that can break the wind further so as to creat a multilayered space. This layering will depend on the speed and
direction of wind.
Rain shelter and resistence to sway due to vibrations of the
deck are also concerns that will be looked into in the design
proposal.

1/3/1 Variable Wind Shelter:

Since the Masthouse Pier is used by passengers
in transit or users who may have to wait for a boat
for a maximum of 30 mts it becomes important to
create variations in spatial quality for one to explore
depending on the weather at a particular time of the
day/year. Since it is on the Thames it is also necessary
that the sapce is not completely enclosed so as not
to loose on views of the surrounding environment
whilst also being well ventilated. Therefore, the
main ambition of the system design is to allow for
variations in wind break performance within its
parametric definition.
1/3/2 Rain Shelter:

A part of the pavilion must also be designed to
provide for shelter during the rain. This area can
replace the existing waiting area in the North-West
corner of the deck.
1/3/3 Sway Resistence:

The vibrations caused due to the collision between the
rollers on the deck and pillars must also be addressed
in the design of the pier. These requirements for the
system design gives clues to investigate existing
natural systems that behave similarly.
1/ Variable Wind Shelter
2/Rain Shelter
3/ Sway resistence
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0/http://searchpp.com/real-life-fractal-tree/
CHAPTER I
Site Analysis
2/ BIO INSPIRATION
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2/ BIO INSPIRATION
1/ Tree in the wind
2/ Wind breaking mechanism
2/1 BEHAVIOUR OF TREES

In order to design a system that both, behaves as a wind shield
as well as resists vibrations we investigated the structure
and behaviour of trees. Trees, through branching are able
to distribute mass to effectively dissipate wind and dampen
its energy. These two aspects were studied, however, mass
damping behaviour has not been taken further in the system
design.
2/1/1 MASS DISTRIBUTION
Branching is a phenomenon wherein each iteration
dictates the rules of growth with respect to its mother
branch. Through this method trees are able to break their
mass into smaller compartments after each iteration
that contributes to its balance and enhances their
exposure to sunlight. However, depending on the force
and direction of the wind, this system can encounter
failure [James, 2010].
Due to greater wind speeds in the higher regions of
the tree large bending moments are experienced at its
base [Niklas and Spatz, 2000]. This is counteracted by
the branched roots. The complex behaviour of trees
to withstand high wind speeds also rely on variated
material properties within branches that exhibit some
elasticity.
The aspect of branching, more importantly, mass
distribution is further studied to understand wind break
performance.
3/ Effect on trees of winds at different speeds
1/ http://inthehallofmirrors.typepad.co.uk/.a/6a00d8341c345453ef01156f9ae8eb970c-popup
2/ http://www.wired.com/2010/09/fractal-patterns-in-nature/
3/ Pg 250, A DYNAMIC STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF TREES SUBJECT TO WIND LOADING. James, Kenneth Ronald. Melbourne School of Land and Environments, Oct 2010.
CHAPTER II
Bio Inspiration
2/1/1 MASS DAMPING

Trees ability to withstand earthquakes stems from
the fact that each sister branch oscillates at different
natural frequencies causing out-of-phase movement
of the system as a whole thus shirking off the incoming
energy. This phenomenon can be compared to a mass
dampeners connected in succession, the sum of which is
equal to their preceeding serie.
Therefore if a system has elements of varying masses
connected to each other in a way that it is not looped
we can achieve similar results. Though this aspect has
been investigated, no detailed analysis has been made
to document it in this report.
4/ Dynamic structural model of a tree, with trunk and

branches represented as dynamic masses attached to each
other.
2/2 ANALYSIS
Branching has two repercussions to the systems design:
wind break performance and geometry. Depending on the
branching angle we can proliferate elements that simultaneous
increase density at every iteration and change its geometry.
For the first test we studied 2 iterations of branching to see its
effect on wind velocity at different heights.
5/ Branching iteration 1
2/2/1 Branching and wind break performance:

It is seen from figure 5 & 6 that by by adding a second
iteration of branches the wind speed can be reduced.
The measurement is taken from 3 points. [1: initial
velocity; 2: centre of the branch; 3: behind the branch]
6/ Branching iteration 2
4/ Mechanical Stability of Trees under Dynamic Loads. James, K., Haritos, N. and Ades, P., Journal of Botany, Vol. 93, No. 10 (2006),
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2/2/1 Branching and geometry variation:

Branching angle determines the various achievable
geometries. According to the requirements of the site
these angles can be manipulated to densify or rarify
a given volume. Added to branching angle, length of
sister branches also play an important role in varying the
geometry. Some exploration shown below demonstrate
the possibilities and limitaions of such a system.
This process demands an intuitive method that allows
for pruning in order to manipulate the form as required.
Through this method we can proliferate in a random
order to achieve defined forms.
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7/ Proliferation 1
9/ Proliferation 3
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8/ Proliferation 2
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3/ WIND BREAK PERFORMANCE
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3/1 COMPONENT PARAMETERS:

The systems individual component from which the growth
process starts is first analysed. Since our main concern is
achieving maximum wind break performance, a cyclindrical
form is unfavourable. Therefore a study is made on various
proportions of invidiual elements to find the best fit for wind
break. Although in the actual scenario, neither is the direction
of wind standard nor the ability of a branching algorithm to
maintain the components directionality, it is still valid finding
most robust elements for wind break at every step. The next
is to find the most suitable angle of branching for a given
volume and thirdly the length of individual elements and its
response to wind break.
Dimension Test
same wind velocity

ratio: 1,2,3,4,5 : 5
2:5
Generate Geometry
wind velocity: 3,6,10 m/s

9 circumstantial types
Angle Test
degree: 60,120,180
3/1/1 ELEMENT PROPORTION:

In order to understand the windbreak systems basic
component dimension, we tested 5 variations of
proportion and compared the flow effects when wind
is passed through the testing object. We found the
optimum ratio to be 2:5 and we later use it as our basic
reference ratio. This ratio has a steady flow condition
after testing object. The others testing models occurred
much similar to the Krmn vortex street, which is
caused by the unsteady separation of flow behind the
object.
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CHAPTER III
Wind Break Performance
Velocity: 10m/s
High Velocity Area:
5:5
2:5
2:1
1/ Elemental proportion tests
1:5
3:5
2:5
4:5
2:10
2:15
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3/1/2 ELEMENT ANGLE:

We set the angles of fork in a local component between 60
degree to 180 degrees. In order to understand the performance
of angles, three initial velocities were tested, which are 10m/s,
6m/s, and 3m/s. Each angle type provided different range of
flow area behind the fork unit. 1200 being the most optimum
as it has less imapct area. Using this information we can
manipulate branching angle to achieve specific wind break
performance.
2/ Elemental angle tests
Flow
3/ Dimension+Angle
By using the combination of proportion unit and the angle

range, the ideal geometry shape can be predicted. It helps
us to move forward to think about the regional geometry
prediction and the relationship between geometry and site
condition.
CHAPTER III
3/1/3 ELEMENT LENGTH:

The basic geometry properties studies helped us understand
the local component behaviours, to delve deeper, we
investigated the relation between length and distribution.
This manipulation of the regional level of geometry might be
a significant control point to affect the performance of the
windbreak system.
We set four variations that each one has the same volume
(50cm x 50cm) and total mass, but the number of the segments
is different, beginning from 10 segments to 80 segments (each
variation has a half number of subdivisions difference). Due
to the increase of subdivisions, the total area of surface rise
because of the growth of cross section area. The increasing
surface means the growth opportunity to disrupt the flow
of wind. The tests show that the lesser amount number of

segments component has a concentrated decreased velocity
wind area, blue (fig/4), however, the higher amount number of
segments component has a much more equal distribution of
low velocity wind area in each level.
According to the result of reorganization experiments, the
mass distribution strategy alters the wind velocity and the flow
condition, meanwhile, in terms of structural concern layer
issue occurs in this experiment. The longer strut component
might become the main structure, and the second layer
arrangement could use another mass distribution strategy
in order to apply to the structure proposes and deal with the
windy problem concern.
D = M/V
Variation I
Variation II
Variation III
Variation IV
50 cm
10 lines
25 cm
20 lines
12.5 cm
40 lines
6.25 cm
80 lines
Plan organization
3/ Mass and density distribution
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Level +40 cm
Variation I
Variation II
Variation III
Variation IV
4/ Wind flow analysis
Level +25 cm
Level +10 cm
CHAPTER III
3/2 OBSERVATIONS:
/DENSITY:
One of the main factors that affect the wind is the density of
the volume exposed to it. A solid surface may stop the wind
right behind the surface but may cause increases flow few
meters away. Solid surfaces also increase the surface pressure
causing failure. Therefore it is important to create porosity in
such a way that less surface area is exposed perpendicularly
to the wind.
Density can be achieved using smaller elements to fill up a
volume. The best percentage of porosity for effective wind
break is 33 %. It is also seen that inducing a combination of
random angles to the system improves its performance in
certain areas, and the more randomness is induced the better
the system behaves.
5/ Wind Speed and porosity
/GEOMETRY:
From the test it is seen that certain parameter can be fixed
for proliferation such as element dimension, growth angle
and length of component. The most suitable proportion is
2:5 which suggests the use of sheet material for making the
component. The growth angle can be grouped in families of
acute, right and obtuse to study the variations we can achieve
in geometry with them.
Geomtery can take a pseudo random approach wherein each
components length and growth angle is determined but
which components should growth and which ones should
discontinue will be determined by site conditions.
6/ Comparison of % porosity.
6 & 7/ Saskatchewan Agriculture. Porous Windbreak Fencing, Plan S-104. March 1993
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4/ SYSTEM DESIGN
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CHAPTER IV
System Design
4/1 GEOMETRY EXPLORATIONS:

Following the studies on wind break performance we explored
the various geometric outcomes using this information. By
using different branching angle we can fill space or create
volume, surfaces etc. within a given kit of parts. The kit of
parts consist of 2:5 proportioned elements of length a & a/2
& three angle connectors 600, 900 & 1200. These can be used in
combination with each other to grow in multiple directions.
We faced difficulties in transferring this data digitally, as forms
cannot be predefined in this processs, they emerge out of local
rules that are also manipulated to achieve desired effects. It
will later be seen that a more pseudo-random approach is
needed when tackling our system. The geometric explorations
were important in showing us the various possible outcomes
from the kit of parts and how each element contributes to
form/ surface development. This information can later be used
in determined density distribution.
By following certain rules for each exploration, such as fixed
angle, fixed length or limited combination we were able to
determine 4 types of geometric outcomes from this system:
Surface
Layer
Volume
Form
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4/1/1 SURFACE:
Type A surface
Y joints
Type A
60
60
1. The geometric shape of the surface depends on the angle

of the joints, which affect the direction of the struts and the
overall form. Also, for the further development the angle of
joints decides the proportion of porosity, which affect the
efficiency of windbreak purpose. The bigger angle we use the
bigger area of a signal hexagon geometry we get.
Type B
120
120
2.Understanding different function of angles, the overall

surface geometry can be achieved by using fork system and
manipulated to cope with the environmental conditions in
this windy site.
CHAPTER IV
System Design
4/1/2 LAYER:
Layer test model
Curveture of the layers
Layers
Joint
60 degree joints
third layer
60
30
0
-30
second layer
The rangle of growth direction

Z
Y
first layer
1. We used the fixed angle (60 degree) joints as this tests only
pick out angle to proliferate the multi-layer surface and test
the layering relationship by the way we manipulated those
fixed joints.
2. The direction of joint decides the curvature of layer and the

number of layer. Vertical Joint makes the strut goes toward up
or down, and horizontal joint makes each layer increase area.
Also we can predict the shape due to the fixed angle restrain
the direction of overall development.
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4/1/3 VOLUME:
In-fill volume model
Joints
In-fill concept
In-fill concept
main strut
Type A
Type A
In-fill object
Four direction joints
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4
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1. This test tried to increase the density

inside a volume and achieve a logical
assembly via infilling another small scale
component inside the superstructure.
2. The infill component be embedded

into the superstructure by using slot
joints, which define the size of the
second structure because the definition
of the range between each slot be
defined on the superstructure already.
3. However, the slot joints make the

strut become weak in terms of structure
capability because it damages the
structural continuity.
CHAPTER IV
System Design
4/1/4 FORM:
Dome system
Connection joint
Type of units
A
Type of joints
120
length=a
length=a,b
length=a
1. To achieve a closed system, symmetry shapes and angle

choices are the crucial components.
We assembled the unit A, B, and C in a circular shape and
repeated numbers of the units in a logic rule, which is
A+C+B+C.... The geometry that emerged was domical.
number x1
number x3
2. We used the 120 degree joints for the basic connection joint,
and also combined three of it to get the edge of the dome
system, which alter the axis of the surfaces, which means 4 of
this joints can achieve a circular shape with 4 main surfaces.
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height manipulated by
change in strut length
4/2 AGGREGATION POSSIBILITIES:

Understanding what the possibilities are with the angle
and proportion of the elements we proceeded to explore
aggregation possibilities. As this system has layers of repeated
logic, the complexity multiplies at every stage. Hence it
became important to revisit the relation ship between length,
angle and density. Using this we can hope to proliferate
in a way that responds to the density requirements of the
site according to our previous studies there are three main
zones that require a varied densities. These are dense on
either side of the deck and rare at the centre. Added to this
requirement the branching should reduce in size in order to
increase density keeping the main the same to respond to the
greater wind speeds at higher levels. With the information we
obtained from all previous studies we explored two options
for achieving the global form. One is a completely random
approach where the connection angle is only determined for
individual components and the overall aggregation is non
deterministic, while the other is a more ordered aggregation
method having fixed angle of connection at every stage.
120O JOINTS +
1.6m MEMBERS
5m
4m
3.3m
family of acute
angles
family of obtuse
angles
mass distributed based on wind speeds
S U R FA C E C R E ATED WITH 90O & 60O

JOINTS
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer 3
60O JOINTS +
2m MEMBERS
CHAPTER IV
System Design
4/2/1 CONTROLLED AGGREGATION:

Through our exploration we understood that the system can
be designed through two approaches: controlled and random.
A pseudo random approach such that we define a growth
pattern to create variable densities with varying length and
angle increase fabrication complexity. In order to tackle both
systems we simplified the controlled approach and added
more complexity to the random approach.
Component aggregation
Volume: Fixed
Length: 2 cm
Number: 16
Joint angle: 1200
Volume: Fixed
Length: 4 cm
Number: 16
Joint angle: 1200
Volume: Fixed
Length: 8 cm
Number: 8
Joint angle: 1200
As seen in the images above we can manipulate the density

within a fixed volume & fixed growth angle by reducing the
length of the component. This way we can group regions of
higher required density and break the volume into a network
of smaller components such as this.
We can furtherComponent
simplify the
paramters of the sytem by having
aggregation
a space frame-like connection logic. Here the components
are fixed based on angle and length and their proliferation is
based on density attractors in the overall site.
Angle
Angle
ponent aggregation
Angle
Scale
Scale
Angle
Angle
Angle
Scale
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Site data and usage of deck, architectural proposal includes

three space with different performances. According to previous
research chosen branching angles applied on the system to
procure intended space qualities. With the variations of 60,
90 and 120 degree angles with different beam lengths on
multilayered surface system windbreak performance criteria
adapted on the site. Layerin of surface is also varied according
to sheltered areas. While system approach towards these areas
number of layers and distances between layers increased to
achieve %30 porosity.
For sheltered areas most dense system with 60 degree applied

on multilayered system. For transition areas 90 degree with
1 to 4 branches applied on the system. Lastly for least dense
area 120 degree and 1 to 3 branched system applied.
sheltered space
protected open space
Sheltere
(dense)
Sheltered
(rare)
Open to sky
(rare)
Sheltered
(dense)
CHAPTER IV
System Design
Shadow range of cluster_2 (21 June 9 AM)
Shadow range of cluster_2 (21 June 11 AM)
Shadow range of cluster_2 (21 June 2 PM)
Shadow range of cluster_2 (21 June 5 PM)
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4/2/2 RANDOM AGGREGATION:

Another method that can improve the wind break qualities
of the space is a random aggregation method. From previous
studies on wind flow tests it is seen that by scattereing
mass in random order we can increase the performance of a
volume in blocking wind. To induce random in a controlled
system increases the complexity of fabrication therefore an
alternative method was explore such that the properties of
individual components (length, angle etc) alter the system in
the local level creating repercussions in the global geometry.
The following tests show the manipulation of density within a
fixed volume through changing geometry of local component.
Aggregates in plan, manipulating density distribution

600
90
Four different aggregates were used. 2 of strut size 8 cm,

and 2 of strut size 4 cm. These components were of 6 struts
each joined mutually perfendicular to each other in the first
case and making acute/obstuse angles between them in
the second scenario. It is oberved that we can achieve high
density by randomly aggregating these components as well
and relying on friction to determine the internal connections.
Length: 4cm
No: 100
Length: 8cm
No: 50
Length: 4cm
No: 25
Length: 8cm
No: 10
CHAPTER IV
System Design
900
Aggregation of 4cm components in fixed volume
900
Aggregation of 8cm components in fixed volume
900
900
+
Variabledensity due to aggregation of 8cm and 4cm components
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4/3 ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER:

The studies in branching- geometry and wind break
performance- gives us important clues on the organization of
masses in the overall form to regulate wind. It is found that
through local manipulation we can achieve desired results in
overall density differentiation. Following are some views that
aim to achieve this architectural quality via our system. The
controlled and random method offer different spatial quality
and the struggle to find a method that can combine both is a
challenge. The following two options are using the controlled
aggregation method
4/3/1 LOW DENSITY CENTRAL ZONE:

The central zone as it is used for circulation and recieves
maximum exposure to sunlight is treated as a rarified
wind break region.
Low Density Central Zone
CHAPTER IV
System Design
4/3/1 HIGH DENSITY SURFACE NORTH-WEST REGION:

According to on site wind data it was found that the there
is wind flowing from the thames path towards the deck.
Therefore to respond to this a surface-like structure is
created that blocks the wind at the same time does not
take up more volume in order to increase density.
High Density Surface
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4/3/3 VARIABLE DENSITY REGION:

To achieve variable density within a single space
we can use variable aggregate sizes and angle to
manipulatedensity and create volumes. The image
here shows an exploration using random aggregate
method. The scale and number are not be accurate due
to limitations of analogue modelling.
Variable Density Zone
CHAPTER V
Conclusion
1/ CONCLUSION
Through this study we have been able to effectively

categorize the performance of various elements
that emerge from a branching system in order of its
performance against wind load. It has been seen that
in order to create a robust wind break system we need
to break a surface in random order so as to redirect the
wind in different directions and dampen its energy.
The test relating to element size, proportion and angle
show that if we choose the best performing component
at the local level we can aim to amplify its effect in the
global scale.
The geometry explorations show that by varying
the growth angle we can manipulate form creating
surfaces, layers, volumes etc. These in turn have implicit
repercussions to the overall system. For example, acute
angle can pack more struts within less volume, thus
increasing its density.
Length of the component also plays an important role in
the aggregation. As seen in the controlled and random
method of aggregation changing the size of the strut
and increasing its number can greatly increase density
within a fixed volume.
The struggle has been to create a system that is similar to
the intuitive process of creating form through branching
angle wherein growth can be controlled in the direction
required while the unneeded branches can we pruned.
This method was replaced by two alternatives that
achieve the similar effect. Here the branches are treated
at individual components and their aggregation can
be controlled or random depending on the fabrication
method chosen.
/FUTURE POSSIBILITIES
Varying aggregate size and angle and its effect on density
distribution can be further studied to be used as inputs
in the overall design of the pavilion. Since these follow
order of aggregation it is also important to study their
manufacturing techniques and limitations. A digital
model that emulates the randomness of this system
can also be explored in order to manipulate densities
provide specific dimensions for the aggregates.
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EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN

CORE STUDIO ONE

A pavilion that regulates wind

Variable wind break system

II/BIO INSPIRATION ------------------------------------------ 13

Branching & mass distribution

III/WIND BREAK PERMORMANCE ------------------------ 17

IV/SYSTEM DESIGN -------------------------------------------------25

3/1 Controlled aggregation

3/ Architectural character ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38

EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN CORE STUDIO I

EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN CORE STUDIO I

The Isle of dogs, situated in the East End of London, is nestled

In addition to points of embarkment/disembarkment there

2/ Masthouse Terrace Pier

Points of embarkment/ disembarkment

EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN CORE STUDIO I

1/ View of South-East region of deck

1/2 ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

/ ON-SITE WIND DATA

4/ Local measurements with anemometer (wind speeds in m/s)

EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN CORE STUDIO I

/ LONDON WIND DATA

5/ First Half of the year

6/ Second Half of the year

EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN CORE STUDIO I

Alican Sungar | Felix Tseng | Ashwini Ashokkumar

1/3/1 Variable Wind Shelter:

1/3/2 Rain Shelter:

1/3/3 Sway Resistence:

1/ Variable Wind Shelter

EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN CORE STUDIO I

EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN CORE STUDIO I

1/ Tree in the wind

2/ Wind breaking mechanism

2/1 BEHAVIOUR OF TREES

3/ Effect on trees of winds at different speeds

2/1/1 MASS DAMPING

4/ Dynamic structural model of a tree, with trunk and

2/2/1 Branching and wind break performance:

EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN CORE STUDIO I

2/2/1 Branching and geometry variation:

3/ WIND BREAK PERFORMANCE

EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN CORE STUDIO I

3/1 COMPONENT PARAMETERS:

same wind velocity

wind velocity: 3,6,10 m/s

3/1/1 ELEMENT PROPORTION:

1/ Elemental proportion tests

EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN CORE STUDIO I

3/1/2 ELEMENT ANGLE:

2/ Elemental angle tests

By using the combination of proportion unit and the angle

3/1/3 ELEMENT LENGTH:

of wind. The tests show that the lesser amount number of

3/ Mass and density distribution

EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN CORE STUDIO I

4/ Wind flow analysis

5/ Wind Speed and porosity

EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN CORE STUDIO I

EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN CORE STUDIO I

4/1 GEOMETRY EXPLORATIONS:

EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES & DESIGN CORE STUDIO I

1. The geometric shape of the surface depends on the angle