Hidrocerâmica: novo material dá adeus ao ar-condicionado e ventiladores

O Instituto de Arquitetura Avançada da Catalunha (IAAC) abriga um experimento que pode revolucionar os sistemas de ventilação dos seus projetos. Baseados na tecnologia de hidrogéis, os alunos do Instituto desenvolveram a hidrocerâmica, um material inteligente que responde naturalmente às condições climáticas.
Descubra como funciona a seguir.



O sistema funciona a base de hidrogéis, substâncias que crescem cerca de 500x seu próprio tamanho na presença de água. Assim, quando está frio e chovendo, o hidrogel cresce e atua como um isolante térmico.
No calor, a água do material evapora lentamente, refrescando os ambientes de 5 a 6ºC


O resultado final aparece na hidrocerâmica, que junta o hidrogel a estruturas de cerâmica e tecido, formando uma placa.
Estes materiais adicionais permitem que o hidrogel mude de tamanho sem comprometer a estrutura ou o orçamento do projeto.
Todos os materiais envolvidos tem baixo custo, e estima-se que economizem cerca de 28% em eletricidade, já que as placas de hidrocerâmica dispensam qualquer outro sistema de ventilação adicional, como ventiladores e ar-condicionado.



O material ainda está em fase de testes, mas já é um avanço em direção a novos projetos de arquitetura e construção responsivos, que entendam as dinâmicas de temperatura de um edifício e se adaptem a elas sem utilizar sistemas artificiais.

fonte:
http://www.bimbon.com.br/arquitetura/hidroceramica_novo_material_da_adeus_ao_ar-condicionado_e_ventiladores

Contemporary house in Phoenix, Arizona.

Cavin Costello from The Ranch Mine.

Project description

Link is an infill house in the historic Pierson Place neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona. The house is named “Link” as it was the last vacant parcel in the neighborhood, or as we saw it, the missing link. My firm The Ranch Mine, comprised of myself and my wife Claire, was hired by Evan Boxwell of Boxwell Southwest to design a 2000 SF, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom spec house on this vacant lot.
The house is designed as part of the urban fabric connecting it both to its site and its neighborhood, visually and physically. Sliding glass walls, 24 feet wide, enable the homeowner to open up the entire living space of the house, extending the living area outdoors to either the private backyard, the social front yard, or both. The living and dining area of the house essential can transform into an open air pavilion, ideal for entertaining. The bedrooms, bathrooms, and storage areas of the house are located in the private, main volume of the house.
The house uses large overhangs to shade the large glass doors from April through October, and those doors provide unbelievable cross ventilation to cool the house on the cool desert nights. LED lighting and advanced framing construction also help to keep this house incredibly energy efficient. The house had to pass The City of Phoenix Historic Preservation committee, so the design focused on abstracting the common scale, form and massing of the existing houses in the historic district into a contemporary interpretation.

Fonte:
http://www.contemporist.com/2014/10/08/the-link-house-by-the-ranch-mine/

Matatena Headquarters in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

When developing the design plans for Matatena Headquarters (a creative drawing association based in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico), Desnivel Architects aimed at creating an environment that was not office-like, yet not too formal either. In order to extend space, the owner had the idea of using a mix of wood and concrete, in combination with white plastered walls. Going with a double-height working room also helped with the scale of the project. A beautiful chaka tree was employed as the focal point of the scheme. This tree brings life into the space, thus overcoming the sober feel inspired by concrete.

The resulting program (occupying a total surface of 206 square meters) consists of four working zones, service area, reception, boardroom, kitchen and two bathrooms. Work here is generated in a relaxed but professional environment and a cafe was a perfect logical addition to exemplify the vision of the company. This place pays tribute to relaxation, but also functions as a hanging out spot for brainstorming ideas. What do you think are the benefits and drawbacks of working in an office like this ? [Photography: Ricardo López]

fonte:
http://freshome.com/2014/08/06/balancing-comfort-and-formality-modern-matatena-offices-in-mexico/