How the knowledge acquired during the past 40 years in matter of experimenting with
closed ecological systems, can be adapted for civil use, educational, and leisure purposes,
following the new tendencies in architecture? The project presented here aims to answer this question, mixing desing and science, to develop a Paludarium.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
QUESTION
Well, heres is the Question: Should I cover all the open promenade areas using the elements shown in the small picture, or not? I mean, it can be possible, but it is necessary? because i feel it hides the sinousity of the main building...
steban, I think this is a good idea. It will become a Pergola situation. Just consider this: The density and rhythm of the ribs can vary: Denser where you want less light, and less dense where you want more light (eg: The Pergola) Also the thickness of the ribs can vary: thicker, or more wide where you need more enclosed space, thinner where you need more illumination or openness. The relation of mass to glass can be controlled this way....
steban,
ReplyDeleteI think this is a good idea. It will become a Pergola situation. Just consider this: The density and rhythm of the ribs can vary: Denser where you want less light, and less dense where you want more light (eg: The Pergola) Also the thickness of the ribs can vary: thicker, or more wide where you need more enclosed space, thinner where you need more illumination or openness. The relation of mass to glass can be controlled this way....
Best,
M