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Design Evolution

The document outlines the evolution of a building design from an initial to a final iteration, focusing on improvements in light, ventilation, and thermal performance. Key changes include optimizing tower footprints for better daylight and natural ventilation, and implementing strategies for passive cooling and solar heat control. The final design enhances airflow and shading, resulting in a more efficient and comfortable living environment.

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Design Evolution

The document outlines the evolution of a building design from an initial to a final iteration, focusing on improvements in light, ventilation, and thermal performance. Key changes include optimizing tower footprints for better daylight and natural ventilation, and implementing strategies for passive cooling and solar heat control. The final design enhances airflow and shading, resulting in a more efficient and comfortable living environment.

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DESIGN EVOLUTION

ITERATION 1 - INITIAL DESIGN ITERATION 2 - FINAL DESIGN

RADIATIO
N

H-Shape Footprint: Expands the


perimeter to guarantee direct light and Tower Footprint Optimization
airflow for every room. The tower footprints are designed to
The "Northeast Twist": A 10–15° rotation maximize the building perimeter, ensuring
captures south-west winds to naturally better daylight and natural ventilation for the
flush out humidity. residential units.

Passive Cooling: Utilizes the building's North–South Orientation


own wings to create self-shading, cool The towers are aligned along the north–south
micro-climates. axis to reduce east–west heat gain and
improve daylight quality.
Daylight Strategy: Maximizes northern
Natural Ventilation Strategy
apertures to harvest consistent, glare-free
natural light. Adequate spacing between the towers allows
prevailing south-west winds to flow through
Thermal Defense: Minimizes south/west the site, improving cross ventilation.
glazing and adds deep shading to block
peak solar heat. Daylight Optimization
Open tower layouts and larger north-facing
openings allow consistent and glare-free
natural daylight into the interiors.

Solar Heat Control


Reduced glazing on the south and west
façades with deep projections helps
minimize direct solar heat gain.

WIND

The layout leads to stagnant wind


conditions, restricting airflow and reducing
natural ventilation within the space.
The layout is designed to capture the east-
west wind flow, ensuring effective cross
ventilation.

V E N TIL A
TIO N P O T
E N TIA L

SHADO
W

A 32.4% sky cover factor suggests that


shading happens only in the centre.
54.59% Sky cover on the east side and
A 74.13% sky cover factor suggests dense 52.4% long shadows toward the west during
building mass, significant sky shadow, and morning hours. This provides shading from
reduced sunlight. the horizonal angles of sun.

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