urbanLab Magazin 2021 - Transformation

Fig. 6: Render represents façade interaction with people inside the building
reaction delay time. The prototype has
shown the movement of a kinetic mechanism.
This motion illustrates an aesthetic
sequence of one mechanical module.
However, a simulation of a whole
kinetic mechanic module is shown on
the Rhino-Grasshopper simulation.
With this model, a concept of interacting
with human kinetic façade has
been demonstrated.
CONCLUSION
This thesis project is an attempt to bring
more attention to the dynamic relation
of humans and façade. As a result, a
second skin facade with an interactive
kinetic system solution has been developed.
This system can react to people's
movements and create an attraction
effect by using both: a sonic sensor
for interactive control and a pre-programmed
script. Kinetic modules can
create a visual effect of a fast-changing
façade from transparent to opaque.
To reach the desired interaction and positive
effect on human perception two
main aspects of kinetic interactive façade
has to be considered: Technological
and Interaction aspect. The function of
a human-interactive kinetic façade can
be oriented to entertainment and advertisement.
It has the potential to engage
the public, as a communication device
for marketing purposes of different
brands. In the design of an interactive
kinetic façade, capital costs can be high,
but they can be recovered from advertising
revenue when used strategically. -
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Maria Eero
M.Eng. Integrated Design - Facade Design
Originally from Estonia, Maria studied architecture
at the State University of architecture and civil engineering,
Russia (2016). After working for several
years in the architecture field, she pursued an
M.Eng. degree in Facade design (MID) at the Technische
Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Germany
(2021). There she worked as a scientific researcher
and teaching assistant, and as a team manager of
the FabLab, Detmold. After graduation with the
thesis topic of Interactive kinetic façade, Maria
works as a Facade Engineer and a project researcher
at Dipl.-Ing. Hölscher GmbH, based in Kleve.
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