Facade Envelopes

This project explores the design of facade modules and the utilising of 3D printing.

Our design intent focused on allowing wind and light to effectively enter the space by leveraging on the Venturi effect. The Venturi effect states that the velocity of incoming air increases as it passes through openings that decrease in size. The modules taper inwards to leverage this effect.

Through establishing fins in a diagrid, light shelves are incorporated to diffuse and distribute light evenly throughout the space. The diagrid also seeks to evenly distribute load throughout the facade. The calculated size of the modules would also allow for ease of transport of the prefabricated modules and assembly on site.

Considering the connection of the modules to the floor slab, a second, V-shaped module was designed to serve as a structural support to the overall facade. Holes were cut into the fins for better rainwater drainage, to prevent rainwater from accumulating in the modules.