Aperture Building
This project is based on a design that was developed in the Self-Sufficient Buildings studio.
Main concerns: visibility of surrounding site and sun exposure.
Using Grasshopper, we were able to optimize the structure’s placement on the site and shape in relation to visibility and solar radiation.
Phase 1: Site
The first objective was to optimize the structure’s placement on the site in Palma, Mallorca. The goal was to maximize height and views.
We evaluated the various heights of the terrain based on the z-axis. Simultaneously, we studied percentage of visible terrain from different locations on the site. We used this data in Galapagos in order to generate the most optimal location for our structure.
Phase 2: Form
The second objective was to optimize the building’s form in order to minimize solar radiation. The parameters were that of height and roof
diameter, angle, and orientation.
We placed the building on the designated spot on the site, then analyzed the solar radiation on it using Ladybug. We fed this data, along with the form finding parameters, into Galapagos in order to generate the most optimal shape for the building
ORIGINAL BUILDING
WORKFLOW
PHASE 1: Placement on Site
PHASE 1: Results
PHASE 2: Form Finding
PHASE 2: Results
FITNESS VALUE + PARAMETERS
#assignment3 #geneticoptimization
