Solar Symphony
a harmonious integration of natural processes, technological design, and human (dis)comfort. The Location
The MAA is a visionary master program with an innovative and open structure, mixing diverse disciplines, shaping professionals capable of producing theoretical & practical solutions towards responsive cities, architecture & technology.
Course: MAA01 23/24 Self Sufficient Buildings Studio
Self Sufficient Buildings Studio: Architectures of Energy
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THE HORIZON
The Horizon is an open space, spanning 110m x 37m (length of a whole block of Barcelona) that guides human behaviour around changing shadow patterns, which are driven by the sun’s heat. It rests on the top of the student housing building, housing all the communal areas. Communal activities around the Horizon shift, with moveable … Read more
ChromaEnergon
ChromaEnergon represents an innovative approach to student housing architecture that transcends conventional design paradigms tapping the potentials of climatic energy and thermochromic pigments. This concept leverages verticality, slenderness, and dispersed tower structures to create dynamic living environments. By strategically mapping energy into various spaces through the skin which the facade, ChromaEnergon aims to generate unique … Read more
The Chromo Tower
(I) Vaporization of water (2)Thermal inertia ELECTRONIC FOUNDATION. MAKE ENERGY VISIBLE MAKE ENERGY FLOW. CONTROL THE EXTREMES MATTER MATTERS Scalability Thermal inertia Phase shift Dampening ROOM 1 ROOM 2 THE PROCESS
