Monday 17 September 2012

Project Log - Theme Direction

General Theme
The heart of Woodfordia, a sustainable powerhouse that will provide power and amenity to any and all gathering functions that occur in Woodfordia. This will consist of sustainable energy creation mechanisms and  recycling facilities. In addition to this, an adaptable skin that can be transformed in classroom around the building core will allow people to actually see the functions of the building working as they learn the principles   of the technology as well as a range of other skills.

Architectural Type
Adaptable and Modular.

Scale
Scale will most likely be kept to 7000 sq.m over 7 floors. As a preliminary estimation.

Target Users
Target users are visitors, staff and possible residents of Woodford and Woodfordia.

Possible Scenarios
Possible scenarios include, but lot limited to:

1. A class visit to the building to understand sustainable technology, they may be sitting in the 'lecture hall' eating organic produce grown off the walls as they listen to a guest speaker, with an amazing view in the background.

2. Family education days, where families learn skills to repair small electrical devices.

3. An off grid power-station that powers the Woodford folk festival, that holds guest lectures during the festival.


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