3.1 Integration Lola & Sky

Building Systems Backgrounds

Floor Plan (First Floor)

Wall & Detail Section (Wall 1:20 Scale, Detail 1:10 Scale)

We are choosing to focus in on passive cooling strategies for our design. Since southern Madrid is known for having very dry and hot summers, we must pay attention to how heat will affect activity on our site.

Recreation has a strong influence on our design, and with most outdoor recreational activities happening in the spring and summer, it is important to maintain a comfortable environment in the building and on the site. Without certain levels of thermal comfort, and consideration
to wellbeing, the site will accidentally discourage recreational activity during the busiest seasons.

To tackle passive cooling on a site scale, we will cluster trees to the western regions of buildings and activity zones. Evening sun is the most brutal and the strategic placement of trees will help keep the site cool in the evening sun.

The congruence with recreation is in the central public terrace design. We wanted a way that people could interact with our building without having to go inside, and thus, we made a general connection route that users can climb and explore. It’s is open, yet protected to the southeast and northwest so that during the heat of the day people can still access shade if they desire. The stairs are stadium steps with
that host a number of activities from running up for metabolic work to lounging and having a picnic with friends.

Finally, the major strategy for passive cooling is the implementation of a green roof envelope. Green roofs work phenomenally as insulation
for thermal control. In addition to passive cooling, the green roof will also function to enhance two other systems: restoring native
habitat (bring back plant and animal life), and rain water harvesting.

Phenomena

Ink Wash Site Plan

Communication

Phenomena & Relations Diagram

Spring Sunset Isometric Southeast View (Rhino, Enscape)

Summer Sunset Isometric Southeast View (Rhino, Enscape)