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The Habitat 2020 building is envisioned for China, and radically alters our perception of a structureʼs surface. Theexterior has been designed as a living skin, rather than a system of inert materials used only for construction andprotection. The skin behaves like a membrane, which serves as a connection between the exterior and interior of thehabitat. Alternatively, the skin may be considered as the leaf surface having several stomata, cellular openingsinvolved in gaseous exchange and transpiration in plants.Phillips Design ProbesThe surface would allow the entry of light, air and water into the housing. It would automatically position itselfaccording to the sunlight and let in light; thus electricity for lighting would not be needed during the day. The air andwind would be channelled into the building and filtered to provide clean air and natural air-conditioning. The active skinwould be capable of rainwater harvesting where water would be purified, filtered, used and recycled. The skin couldeven absorb moisture from the air. The waste produced would be converted into biogas energy that could be put todiverse uses in the habitat.(Http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/07/09/habitat-2020-off-the-grid, July 9, 2008)
An elegant intervention: successful exterior materialDesign team: peter RichardsonFirm : zmarchitectureProject Name : lilliesDescription:In cities all over the world there are disused waterways, canals and rivers. Often they become the focus forregeneration and for most people offer an improved quality of life and environment. Our project proposes to stimulateriver activity and change by proposing that the surface is used to harness the power of solar energy on a large scale.The energy created can be easily transformed and exported to the grid and will reduce the carbon footprint of the city.The idea references large lily pads that are optimised for efficient photosynthesis, so the design is inspired by nature.They can be moved and dismantled and are simply tethered to the riverbed, integrated motors can rotate the discs sotheir orientation to the sun is maximised throughout the day.Http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/05/12/solar-lily-pads-planned-for-glasgows-clyde-river/http://idesignawards.com/winner
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