| dc.description.abstract | This study presents an algorithm based on the parametric design method to generate a form that has the best performing options regarding building energy demand, occupants' comfort, and view percentage to the sky, inspired by the bioclimatic design approach proposed by Victor Olgyay. In this master thesis, we aimed to develop a method that helps the designers to find a building shape that is adapted to the climate of that specific location. Simulation research is conducted to find a balance between all aforementioned criterias for a small unit studio which is under high demand during the COVID situation and the arisen need of the individual workspaces. This aim makes the idea of being easy-to-assemble for the clients highlighted in this process.
Using parametric tools, the proposed method aimed to integrate the parametric world, with bioclimatic design and prefabrication. This integration is including three main phases (1) finding the solid geometry which has the best performance in all objectives regardless of material. Next phase is (2) material investigation to see what the optimum material volume is for the given. After that (3) the prefabrication preparation of the model and preparing for CNC cut. This is an innovative new approach to use parametric tools and algorithmic design in building morphology to integrate all these 3 areas (parametric design, optimization, and prefabrication) to produce a customized unit studio based on the climate data.
A sample of the method application is presented in the end by giving the 'Tromsø' weather data as an input to the algorithm, processing in 3 phases, the output will be a form with having a good energy consumption, occupants comfort and view to the sky in that location with the optimum insulation thickness prepared for the prefabrication. The output of this implication is a specific compact form having a 6-side-polygon-plan extended side in the southeast and a less extended side in the southwest to have more heat gain, while in the north the exterior sides are smaller and compact. Using this method can help the designer to narrow down the design options among the best possible climate-adaptive forms. The results showed that optimization in all objectives is impossible unless there be trade-offs and a balance between the performance of the building in those criterias. | |