Temporal Diffusion Plane
Fall 2017 | Light and Sustainable Design | Prof. Matt Fajkus
Three and a half stories residential building for a family of three members was designed and constructed at Kathmandu, Nepal. Rcc structure with ground and first floor as a rentable space were conceptualized taking solar exposure into considerable. Kathmandu with a monsoon climate has four different seasons: Winter, Summer, Rainy, and Spring. So the building is designed in such a way that it has the highest solar exposure during winter while during summer the building is well shaded. Moreover, shading from the rain is also taken into consideration. The architecture style of the Kathmandu valley is studied and the building is conceptualized which shows respect towards the surrounding contemporary style.
Three and a half stories residential building for a family of three members was designed and constructed at Kathmandu, Nepal. Rcc structure with ground and first floor as a rentable space were conceptualized taking solar exposure into considerable. Kathmandu with a monsoon climate has four different seasons: Winter, Summer, Rainy, and Spring. So the building is designed in such a way that it has the highest solar exposure during winter while during summer the building is well shaded. Moreover, shading from the rain is also taken into consideration. The architecture style of the Kathmandu valley is studied and the building is conceptualized which shows respect towards the surrounding contemporary style.
Three and a half stories residential building for a family of three members was designed and constructed at Kathmandu, Nepal. Rcc structure with ground and first floor as a rentable space were conceptualized taking solar exposure into considerable. Kathmandu with a monsoon climate has four different seasons: Winter, Summer, Rainy, and Spring. So the building is designed in such a way that it has the highest solar exposure during winter while during summer the building is well shaded. Moreover, shading from the rain is also taken into consideration. The architecture style of the Kathmandu valley is studied and the building is conceptualized which shows respect towards the surrounding contemporary style.
Temporal Diffusion Plane
Fall 2017 | Light and Sustainable Design | Prof. Matt Fajkus
Project partners: Rob Manion, Elijah Montez, Shani Saul
Temporal Diffusion Plane
Fall 2017 | Light and Sustainable Design | Prof. Matt Fajkus
Project partners: Rob Manion, Elijah Montez, Shani Saul
Perforations on the building envelope are designed to reflect the changing seasons and subsequently the changing quality and angle of natural light. Made of Ductal high-performance concrete the façade is either fully open to allow full light into space or punctured in a pattern that creates an interesting and dynamic light that moves as time passes.
Light historically has governed our days. Long before the existence of “artificial” light, the sun was the driving force behind all human activity. Today, daylight affords numerous biological, emotional, and perceptual advantages to the human body that are unmatched by artificial lighting mechanisms. Architecturally, natural light has the ability to connect us with the present moment and encourage an increased awareness of our environment. It reminds us of the passage of time by infusing the material world with that of the ephemeral, and in doing so, harmonizes the user with the natural world. As light is redefined through the passage of time, the experiential quality and use of its respective spaces shifts as well. A sustainable built environment will focus on harvesting and honoring the ephemeral quality of natural light to reengage the human body and mind.
Perforations on the building envelope are designed to reflect the changing seasons and subsequently the changing quality and angle of natural light. Made of Ductal high-performance concrete the façade is either fully open to allow full light into space or punctured in a pattern that creates an interesting and dynamic light that moves as time passes.
Light historically has governed our days. Long before the existence of “artificial” light, the sun was the driving force behind all human activity. Today, daylight affords numerous biological, emotional, and perceptual advantages to the human body that are unmatched by artificial lighting mechanisms. Architecturally, natural light has the ability to connect us with the present moment and encourage an increased awareness of our environment. It reminds us of the passage of time by infusing the material world with that of the ephemeral, and in doing so, harmonizes the user with the natural world. As light is redefined through the passage of time, the experiential quality and use of its respective spaces shifts as well. A sustainable built environment will focus on harvesting and honoring the ephemeral quality of natural light to reengage the human body and mind.
Mandir
2016 | Volunteering Work
Mandir
2016 | Volunteering Work
Science Center
Thesis Project, Bachelor of Architecture
Spring 2015, Nepal Engineering College, Pokhara University
Best Thesis 2010, BArch | NEC
Architecture Thesis of Bachelor Degree was successfully completed with the research and design of the Science Center. The site for Science Center was selected at Dadhikot, Bhaktapur with area 729942.5 sq. ft, and total elevation difference of 65ft in east-west axis and 100 ft in a north-south axis. Science Center was facilitated with Exhibition halls, Planetarium, Observatory, Research Center, Restaurant and Park. The Concept for design is to exhibit center itself with different scientific technologies. The plaza at the heart of the center exhibits Magnetic Levitation, Park exhibits the Sound Mirror. the Rotating Restaurant Exhibit Motion while Planetarium is conceptualized in Saturn shape to exhibit Astronomy. Considering the Topographical setting of the site the buildings are arranged and designed.
Magnetic Levitation
Sound Mirror
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Site Analysis
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Magnetic Levitation
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Location:
Dadhikot, Bhaktapur, Nepal Area: 729942.52933 sq. ft
Access:
12ft wide road on north and south side of the site approaching from Bhaktapur and Patan and heading towards Lankuri Bhanjyang hill station.
Surrounding environment:
Road and forest on north and south, a settlement on the south-east, barren gentle slope land on the west.
Infrastructure:
Availability of electricity, sufficient natural water sources, telephone, road etc.
Climate:
Monsoon
Land Use:
South- forest, North- proposed park, Ganesh Man Sigh Park, East- barren land, West- Barren Vegetation: Pine trees on the way to the site and the evergreen tree at top of the hill.
Local Material:
Wood, Brick and Stone Architecture: around 30% of building around are with traditional Nepalese architecture and remaining are either modern or repaired one to the old traditional building with modern material and style.
STRENGTH:
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At almost equal distance from all three cities and airport
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Located near to the educational zone
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Two separate roads approaching the site.
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Altitude of 1820m
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The existence of the Proposed Park
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Forest Area on the north part of the site Connection of the road on two sides of the site
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Amazing view of the valley and the mountain range
WEAKNESS:
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Irregularity in Elevational Difference North facing site
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Difficult road access Lack of enough Infrastructures.
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Different View angle and the solar angle
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No linkage between two roads nearby
OPPORTUNITY:
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Growing settlement
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Under the construction of road and infrastructure
THREAT:
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Forest nearby
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Sloppy site
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drainage problems
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Lack of settlement around
Site Development
Artificial tree structures on the park that cast a shadow as a tree. It has a transparent solar panel at the top which generates the energy for the science center. On human scale when people walk below the structure it gives the feeling of the tree due to the shade, shape and the shadow and they generate energy as a tree does in nature.