2024 - Material Reuse Collective

How it Works:

The recycled corrugated metal panels will be mounted on a one and a half inch diameter metal pipe. The pipe would be connected to the wall behind and the similar roof system. This connection would have motors mounted on the roof turning the facade system at a 45 degree angle. This allows the panels to react to the morning and evening sun. In the morning the sun rises in the east opening the shading system for indirect daylighting. When the sun reaches a certain point in the evening it will close to avoid direct daylight. With the closed system it is two feet away from the wall allowing an air space. The wind comes from the north west allowing it to be caught in the panel system helping with ventilation of the building.

Concept
Translucent Intrigue: Creating intrigue in the community using polycarbonate panels. The panels will create curiosity since the translucency will allow light through. With only being able to see non-detailed outlines of people and shapes. Taking advantage of the intrigue in the community to learn more about material reuse. Allowing the community to take classes in order to train more workers or for them to learn more about material reuse. This building would host workshops for the community in order to learn wood working or small forms of manufacturing. This could possibly be a summer event in order for the community to take advantage of the workshops. The main building has polycarbonate panels creating the curiosity. While then having mass timber structure hiding behind the translucent panels. Creating more interest throughout the building.