Thermally Responsive Ceiling Morphologies - Troy, NY

Using solid state piezoelectric technology to affect micro wind flow in an office setting, this proposal aims to reduce the huge impact that HVAC systems have on power consumption in building technology. The airflow in a room can be automatically tailored to occupancy load and even customized due to the instantaneous capacitor that powers the piezoelectric fans in each ceiling module. By allowing the building architecture to "respirate" in precise amounts, human comfort can be maximized while minimizing wasted energy spent heating or cooling unused spaces.  

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+ research assist: aggregate fluid dynamics papers in building envelope technologies

+ graphic design and visualization: synthesize data into bespoke architecture/science diagrams categorizing building fluid dynamics technologies; aggregate climate data for specific dates and locations for the proposed building site in relation to the ceiling tile morphology

+ visual coding and parametric data management: design a responsive system in Grasshopper to respond to the data input from air tunnel research and climate research

+ rendering: iterate through multiple visualizations of ceiling morphologies according to Surface Air Modeling and Fluid Air Modeling research

visualization of airflow and velocity specific to occupant load

relating surface air modeling, fluid air modeling, and surface area into a holistic fluid dynamics overview

different morphology strategies as ceiling tiles