CONTEXT
Michoacán, Mexico, faces a significant challenge due to consistently high temperatures.
The health and well-being of the population are at risk, as prolonged exposure to extreme heat can lead to heat-related illnesses and discomfort.
Their high temperatures can affect biodiversity, altering the migration patterns of species, as the monarch butterflies.
Every year, millions of monarch butterflies travel from Canada and the United States to Mexico to spend the winter.
BIOMIMICRY & BUTTERFLIES
Concept
Applying the butterfly’s form to the facade of a school adds additional value to the educational environment by becoming a playful element.
Goal
Regulate temperature and light within the building’s interior, addressing the challenges posed by the high temperatures prevalent in Michoacán.
BIOMIMICRY BUTTERFLY WINGS
By mimicking the intricate wing movement, the facade components can achieve a similarly smooth and efficient motion.
The movement of their wings adapts to changes in wind speed, temperature, and other factors; in the facade, it can lead to a structure that optimize temperature, exposure to light, and energy efficiency.
PROTOTYPE 01
Single Module Prototype
Analysis of elements to be improved
•Distance from the column to the mechanism should be bigger
•Mechanism was closing successfully but didn’t open again
•The nuts were not locking, so after first motion they get loose and mechanism didn’t work.
