Embracing the Tropics
Abstract
How will High-Rise Residential change in the future? A question with immense ramifications. This thesis provides a possible scenario wherein parametric processes are applied with the intention of producing an array of outcomes based on pre-determined rule sets. This is such that the required number of units are provided while ensuring the outcomes can still assimilate with the existing context.
Supervisor Comments
This project explored a different public housing typology focusing on passive design measures and the integration of vertical greenery in order to improve the capacity for shading and natural ventilation, while retaining privacy. Starting from a basic four-unit footprint on a tartan grid, each unit can be shifted in any of the four horizontal directions, creating overhangs, balconies, voids and semi-public gathering spaces. This is supported by a quantitative analysis of green, privacy, thermal comfort and balcony area for each unit. The configuration of the units adapts to the shifting with respect to the fixed structural system. A parametric implementation allows for a randomized, yet interesting and valuable result.
- Assoc. Prof. Rudi Stouffs (Dr.)
Raynard Yu Jun Kiat
Raynard Yu Jun Kiat