Posts Tagged: facade
INTERWOVEN TEXTILE FAÇADE
/// INTERWOVEN TEXTILE FAÇADE IMAGINED BY: Nely Kornelsen DATE: 29/08/2007 SUPPORTED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Marcel Bilow KEYWORDS: layered construction, insulation, lightness, façade, textile According to the latest three dimensional weaving and stitching technologies, an envelope made out of different functional properties could
INTERWOVEN TEXTILE FAÇADE
/// INTERWOVEN TEXTILE FAÇADE IMAGINED BY: Nely Kornelsen DATE: 29/08/2007 SUPPORTED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Marcel Bilow KEYWORDS: layered construction, insulation, lightness, façade, textile According to the latest three dimensional weaving and stitching technologies, an envelope made out of different functional properties could
FIBER CONCRETE FAÇADE
/// FIBER CONCRETE FAÇADE IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Marcel Bilow DATE: 28/06/2006 KEYWORDS layered construction, composite, load-bearing, low-cost, structure, façade concrete, textiles Within the course of glass constructions, a modular façade made of fiber-reinforced concrete with an integrated building-services element was developed. Up
FIBER CONCRETE FAÇADE
/// FIBER CONCRETE FAÇADE IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Marcel Bilow DATE: 28/06/2006 KEYWORDS layered construction, composite, load-bearing, low-cost, structure, façade concrete, textiles Within the course of glass constructions, a modular façade made of fiber-reinforced concrete with an integrated building-services element was developed. Up
ENERGY STORING BRICK
/// ENERGY STORING BRICK IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow, Jens Böke, Ulrich Knaack DATE: 07/11/2007 KEYWORDS: energy storage, thermal mass The basis of this idea was the concept of storing thermal energy in façades or collecting the energy by means of the façade.
ENERGY STORING BRICK
/// ENERGY STORING BRICK IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow, Jens Böke, Ulrich Knaack DATE: 07/11/2007 KEYWORDS: energy storage, thermal mass The basis of this idea was the concept of storing thermal energy in façades or collecting the energy by means of the façade.
REVOLVING COLLECTOR
/// REVOLVING COLLECTOR IMAGINED BY: Vincent van Sabben, Joep Hövels, Roel Philippa, Tess Zandbergen DATE: 27/09/2006 KEYWORDS: modular, phase-change material A three-layer element consisting of PCM, insulation and a light-absorbing surface is arranged in a modular system that changes its direction according
REVOLVING COLLECTOR
/// REVOLVING COLLECTOR IMAGINED BY: Vincent van Sabben, Joep Hövels, Roel Philippa, Tess Zandbergen DATE: 27/09/2006 KEYWORDS: modular, phase-change material A three-layer element consisting of PCM, insulation and a light-absorbing surface is arranged in a modular system that changes its direction according
SOLAR ENERGY PLANT
/// SOLAR ENERGY PLANT IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow DATE: 13/03/2006 KEYWORDS: layered construction, composite, modular, energy generating, load-bearing, strength, façade, envelope, textile, concrete, 3-D fabrics, composite The idea is to create collectors in areas that are typically used for traditional solutions. Walls
SOLAR ENERGY PLANT
/// SOLAR ENERGY PLANT IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow DATE: 13/03/2006 KEYWORDS: layered construction, composite, modular, energy generating, load-bearing, strength, façade, envelope, textile, concrete, 3-D fabrics, composite The idea is to create collectors in areas that are typically used for traditional solutions. Walls
FUNCTION-INTEGRATED FAÇADE
/// FUNCTION-INTEGRATED FAÇADE IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow, Ulrich Knaack, Jens Böke DATE: KEYWORDS: function integration, force-following structures Function integration for façades means developing structures that can bear loads as well as accommodate service units for ventilation and conditioning. Rapid prototyping technologies provide
FUNCTION-INTEGRATED FAÇADE
/// FUNCTION-INTEGRATED FAÇADE IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow, Ulrich Knaack, Jens Böke DATE: KEYWORDS: function integration, force-following structures Function integration for façades means developing structures that can bear loads as well as accommodate service units for ventilation and conditioning. Rapid prototyping technologies provide
LIQUID FAÇADE 2
/// LIQUID FAÇADE 2 IMAGINED BY: Arie Bergsma, Tillmann Klein, Ulrich Knaack DATE: 01/07/2007 KEY WORDS: liquid façade, energy performance, climate control The idea is to create a climate-adaptive façade – with liquid materials used as the media to vary the
LIQUID FAÇADE 2
/// LIQUID FAÇADE 2 IMAGINED BY: Arie Bergsma, Tillmann Klein, Ulrich Knaack DATE: 01/07/2007 KEY WORDS: liquid façade, energy performance, climate control The idea is to create a climate-adaptive façade – with liquid materials used as the media to vary the
LIQUID FAÇADE
/// LIQUID FAÇADE IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack DATE: 13/03/2006 KEYWORDS: pneumatic, controlling, liquid, façade, foil, water The liquid façade tries to deal with the following factors: load-bearing, thermal mass for energy storage, and different possibilities of thermal insulation. By filling the
LIQUID FAÇADE
/// LIQUID FAÇADE IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack DATE: 13/03/2006 KEYWORDS: pneumatic, controlling, liquid, façade, foil, water The liquid façade tries to deal with the following factors: load-bearing, thermal mass for energy storage, and different possibilities of thermal insulation. By filling the
INTEGRATED SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION / JACKBOX
/// INTEGRATED SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION / JACKBOX IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Marcel Bilow, Tillman Klein DATE: 01/05/2007 KEYWORDS: composite, load-bearing, lightness, system building, composite The idea of the JACKBOX project is based on a sensible combination of technical possibilities and intelligent materials in
INTEGRATED SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION / JACKBOX
/// INTEGRATED SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION / JACKBOX IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Marcel Bilow, Tillman Klein DATE: 01/05/2007 KEYWORDS: composite, load-bearing, lightness, system building, composite The idea of the JACKBOX project is based on a sensible combination of technical possibilities and intelligent materials in
3-D MULTIPLEX
/// 3-D MULTIPLEX IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack DATE: 02/07/2006 KEYWORDS: layered construction, structure, load-bearing, wood The load-bearing capacity of wood works in only one direction. Multiplex by Kerto uses a combination of several layers of wood, arranged in different orientation, to
3-D MULTIPLEX
/// 3-D MULTIPLEX IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack DATE: 02/07/2006 KEYWORDS: layered construction, structure, load-bearing, wood The load-bearing capacity of wood works in only one direction. Multiplex by Kerto uses a combination of several layers of wood, arranged in different orientation, to
FIBER-CONCRETE FAÇADE POSTS
/// FIBER-CONCRETE FAÇADE POSTS IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Marcel Bilow DATE: 10/11/2007 KEYWORDS: system, load bearing, solid, façade, concrete The typical materials currently used for post and beam façades are aluminum, steel and wood. Only aluminum sections contain all the necessary parts
FIBER-CONCRETE FAÇADE POSTS
/// FIBER-CONCRETE FAÇADE POSTS IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Marcel Bilow DATE: 10/11/2007 KEYWORDS: system, load bearing, solid, façade, concrete The typical materials currently used for post and beam façades are aluminum, steel and wood. Only aluminum sections contain all the necessary parts
FAÇADE HEATING / COOLING PANEL
/// FAÇADE HEATING / COOLING PANEL IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow DATE: 15/08/2004 KEYWORDS: decentralized, heating /cooling, lightness, installations, concrete To avoid the classical heating units in front of the glass surfaces, these unglazed units should be used as heating /cooling surfaces. The
FAÇADE HEATING / COOLING PANEL
/// FAÇADE HEATING / COOLING PANEL IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow DATE: 15/08/2004 KEYWORDS: decentralized, heating /cooling, lightness, installations, concrete To avoid the classical heating units in front of the glass surfaces, these unglazed units should be used as heating /cooling surfaces. The
PNEUMATIC STRUCTURES – SAND DOME
/// PNEUMATIC STRUCTURES – SAND DOME IMAGINED BY: Schütte, Sander DATE: 13/03/2006 SUPPORTED BY: Ulrich Knaack KEYWORDS: layered construction, pneumatic, insulation, load-bearing, low-cost, envelope, structure, textile. The idea for this façade is to use the possibility of the thermal mass of sand
PNEUMATIC STRUCTURES – SAND DOME
/// PNEUMATIC STRUCTURES – SAND DOME IMAGINED BY: Schütte, Sander DATE: 13/03/2006 SUPPORTED BY: Ulrich Knaack KEYWORDS: layered construction, pneumatic, insulation, load-bearing, low-cost, envelope, structure, textile. The idea for this façade is to use the possibility of the thermal mass of sand
Lycée Charles de Gaulle Damascus, Syria
/// Project: Lycée Charles de Gaulle Damascus, Syria Client: Ministère des affaires étrangères (F) Begin of construction: 08/2006 Completion: 12/2008 Building area: 5.600 m² Construction cost: 4.7 Mio. EUR Design architect: Ateliers Lion, Paris, France Architect of record: Dagher, Hanna &
Lycée Charles de Gaulle Damascus, Syria
/// Project: Lycée Charles de Gaulle Damascus, Syria Client: Ministère des affaires étrangères (F) Begin of construction: 08/2006 Completion: 12/2008 Building area: 5.600 m² Construction cost: 4.7 Mio. EUR Design architect: Ateliers Lion, Paris, France Architect of record: Dagher, Hanna &
Façade 2013
/// Façade 2013 Quality of life and user comfort has been formulated as a central policy concern, via the effect of the environment that had been built and the new technologies on human perception, which has become a strategic
Façade 2013
/// Façade 2013 Quality of life and user comfort has been formulated as a central policy concern, via the effect of the environment that had been built and the new technologies on human perception, which has become a strategic
Manitoba Hydro Downtown Office Project, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
/// Project: Manitoba Hydro Downtown Office Project, Winnipeg, MB, Canada Client: Manitoba Hydro Completion date: 09/2009 Building area: 64,800 m² Construction cost: $188 million CAD Design Architect: KPMB, Toronto, Architect of Record: Smith Carter, Winnipeg Advocate Architect: Prairie Architects Inc, Winnipeg
Manitoba Hydro Downtown Office Project, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
/// Project: Manitoba Hydro Downtown Office Project, Winnipeg, MB, Canada Client: Manitoba Hydro Completion date: 09/2009 Building area: 64,800 m² Construction cost: $188 million CAD Design Architect: KPMB, Toronto, Architect of Record: Smith Carter, Winnipeg Advocate Architect: Prairie Architects Inc, Winnipeg
CUBE-X
/// CUBE-X IMAGINED BY: Dennis Schlepper, Konstantin Reimer SUPPORTED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Marcel Bilow DATE: 14/08/2006 KEYWORDS: free-form, pneumatic, mobile, adaptable, façade, structure, system building, foil, air Different types of walls or display stands can be built by creating modular air-filled
CUBE-X
/// CUBE-X IMAGINED BY: Dennis Schlepper, Konstantin Reimer SUPPORTED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Marcel Bilow DATE: 14/08/2006 KEYWORDS: free-form, pneumatic, mobile, adaptable, façade, structure, system building, foil, air Different types of walls or display stands can be built by creating modular air-filled
Deform and Connect
/// Deform and connect: The third optional course, that has been held by the teaching stuff of ” Design and Construction ” department in “Detmold School for architecture and interior design” under guidance of Prof.Dr.-Ing Urlich Knaack, was not
Deform and Connect
/// Deform and connect: The third optional course, that has been held by the teaching stuff of ” Design and Construction ” department in “Detmold School for architecture and interior design” under guidance of Prof.Dr.-Ing Urlich Knaack, was not
FEDEX FAÇADE
/// Fedex Facade IMAGINED BY: Tillmann Klein, Robert Barnstone, Arie Bergsma, Raymond van Sabben DATE: 05/09/2007 KEYWORDS: free-form, pneumatic, system, insulation, load-bearing, lightness, structure, façade, envelope, structure, transport, 0-10 years, foil, membrane The construction is based on triangular cardboard tubes, known
FEDEX FAÇADE
/// Fedex Facade IMAGINED BY: Tillmann Klein, Robert Barnstone, Arie Bergsma, Raymond van Sabben DATE: 05/09/2007 KEYWORDS: free-form, pneumatic, system, insulation, load-bearing, lightness, structure, façade, envelope, structure, transport, 0-10 years, foil, membrane The construction is based on triangular cardboard tubes, known
BOOKSHELF FAÇADE
/// Bookshelf Facade IMAGINED BY: Lourdes Lopez-Garrido, Tillmann Klein, Robert Barnstone, Arie Bergsma, Raymond van Sabben DATE: 05/09/2007 KEYWORDS: free-form, pneumatic, system, insulation, load-bearing, lightness, structure, façade, envelope, transportation, 0-10 years, foil, membrane The construction is based on a grid-structure made of
BOOKSHELF FAÇADE
/// Bookshelf Facade IMAGINED BY: Lourdes Lopez-Garrido, Tillmann Klein, Robert Barnstone, Arie Bergsma, Raymond van Sabben DATE: 05/09/2007 KEYWORDS: free-form, pneumatic, system, insulation, load-bearing, lightness, structure, façade, envelope, transportation, 0-10 years, foil, membrane The construction is based on a grid-structure made of
BALLOON SUN-SHADING
/// Balloon Sun-Shading IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow, Tillmann Klein DATE: 13/03/2006 KEYWORDS: pneumatic, sunshading, moving, adapting, façade, envelope, 0-10 years,foil, air The combination of deflated (façade) and inflated constructions (e.g. balloons) can be used to create sun-shading devices or different transparencies
BALLOON SUN-SHADING
/// Balloon Sun-Shading IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow, Tillmann Klein DATE: 13/03/2006 KEYWORDS: pneumatic, sunshading, moving, adapting, façade, envelope, 0-10 years,foil, air The combination of deflated (façade) and inflated constructions (e.g. balloons) can be used to create sun-shading devices or different transparencies
Façades
/// FAÇADES Authors : Knaack, Klein, Bilow, Auer Available in: English, German, Dutch Publisher: Birkhaüser Façades determine the appearance of a building. Hence, they constitute a major element in architecture. At the same time, the building’s envelope has important functions to fulfil,
Façades
/// FAÇADES Authors : Knaack, Klein, Bilow, Auer Available in: English, German, Dutch Publisher: Birkhaüser Façades determine the appearance of a building. Hence, they constitute a major element in architecture. At the same time, the building’s envelope has important functions to fulfil,
Guggenheim Museum – Free-form metal façade
///Project: Guggenheim Museum Location: Bilbao, Spain Completed: 1997 Client: Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation/Foundacion del Museo Guggenheim Bilbao Architect: Frank O. Gehry Load-bearing structure: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill Building services: Cosentini Associates Façade: Construccones y Promociones Balzola Executing company: Permasteelisa
Guggenheim Museum – Free-form metal façade
///Project: Guggenheim Museum Location: Bilbao, Spain Completed: 1997 Client: Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation/Foundacion del Museo Guggenheim Bilbao Architect: Frank O. Gehry Load-bearing structure: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill Building services: Cosentini Associates Façade: Construccones y Promociones Balzola Executing company: Permasteelisa
Roadmap
/// The world is getting small – it seems there are no unknown territories left, mountains or deserts to explore. Technology allows us to see the world from a different perspective. It can serve to interpret exciting matters in a new
Roadmap
/// The world is getting small – it seems there are no unknown territories left, mountains or deserts to explore. Technology allows us to see the world from a different perspective. It can serve to interpret exciting matters in a new
Faltwerk|Freie Evangelische Gemeinde
/// Project : Faltwerk|Freie Evangelische Gemeinde Date: 1999 Location: Roermonder Street|Aachen Project manager: T. Link Team members: A. Ahneida. M. Fleckenstein, S. Ganser. G. v. Grate, J. Grzesik, C. Hasenau, B. Herold, T. Hüttl, D. Junklewitz, R. Knobloch, W. Laufs, A. Löbbecke, H. Münch, S. Pöhler,
Faltwerk|Freie Evangelische Gemeinde
/// Project : Faltwerk|Freie Evangelische Gemeinde Date: 1999 Location: Roermonder Street|Aachen Project manager: T. Link Team members: A. Ahneida. M. Fleckenstein, S. Ganser. G. v. Grate, J. Grzesik, C. Hasenau, B. Herold, T. Hüttl, D. Junklewitz, R. Knobloch, W. Laufs, A. Löbbecke, H. Münch, S. Pöhler,




