Optimizing the building skin inspired by Rippled droplets
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Leaf + Water droplets
Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
Form evolution
Section
Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
Complex curved glass Facade Evolution
Facade glass units
The natural attributes of rippled waves inspire the glass facade with three-dimensional form and details. With a surface area of over 21,800 square meters, the undulating surface occupies more than 5,000 square meters.
1,100 Facade units
2,200 panels of glass of which around 600 spherically -Curved
500 different design using 200 different screen
100 tuning Forks of which 6 are extra large
28 monumental wind deflectors
Types of opening
The three-layer safety glass are bent and assembled into the designed form, delivering both aesthetically appealing appearance and functional efficiency
Despite being bent into curved form, the glass from high quality manufacturing process still keeps the functional qualities of Low-E surface coating, which enhances heat control.
Solar analysis
Solar Light Blue 52 is used for it is able to control the amount of sunlight from coming into the building while still maintaining a nice presence of natural light with 47% Visible Light Transmission (VLT) that filter heat transmission down to only 36%, enabling efficient temperature control and less indoor air conditioning usage.
Wind speed
Roof panel
These panels create a dynamic and fluid appearance, evoking the movement of water and wind.
The curved shape of the roof panels helps to optimize acoustics within the concert halls, creating an exceptional auditory experience for visitors.
The roof is designed as a fifth facade, parts of which can also be seen from below: “sequins” in two sizes are laid over insulation and a membrane, optimally covering the concave surfaces and infrastructure elements such as ventilation.
Ripples Facade
The Elbphilharmonie Hamburg facade is optimized for acoustic performance, natural ventilation, daylighting, thermal comfort, & aesthetics
Its undulating surface and strategic openings enhance sound control for performances
The facade promotes passive ventilation, reducing reliance on mechanical systems and saving energy. It maximizes natural daylight, reducing the need for artificial lighting and improving visual comfort
Designed to regulate thermal comfort, it minimizes temperature fluctuations. Aesthetically, the rippled facade creates a striking appearance, with light and shadow play enhancing its iconic status in the city scape
Hamburg Germany, Temperature
Wind analysis
Pseudocode
Windows Optimization
Increased WOS: When the size of the window openings is increased, a larger surface area is exposed to sunlight. Consequently, more natural light and solar radiation can enter the interior space.
Lowest Value & Highest Value
The Rippled Facade will utilize a series of prefabricated panels with integrated window units. The size and placement of these windows will be strategically designed to maximize natural light penetration during winter when the sun is low in the sky. Conversely, during summer months when the sun is higher in the sky, the window size will be minimized to reduce solar heat gain and overheating within the building.
Optimization of Window Design: Refining the size, placement, and actuation mechanism of the window units to achieve the optimal balance between day lighting and solar heat gain control.
Windows Optimization Iteration
