ESDA3 Research Project
Explorations into Spatial Design and Architecture incorporating Art contribution and Air participation. Creative form production and environmental integration.
ACTIONS
ACTION No1: ESDA3 Workshop
The ESDA3 Workshop constitutes the Action No1 of the Dissemination activities of the ESDA3 research project. In particular, the specific action is a workshop with consideration to the participation of young scholars. The site of this action is available on the following link: https://workshopesda3.wixsite.com/2019
ACTION No2: ESDA3 Day Conference
The ESDA3 Day Conference constitutes the Action No2 of the Dissemination activities of the ESDA3 research project. In particular, the specific action is a day conference with presentations of the work development. The site of this action is available on the following link: https://esda3dayconference.wixsite.com/2022
ACTION No3.1: Publication on the 14th International Conference on Design Principles & Practices
Stavridou A., Chatzidimitriou A., Syrakoy A. – C., Kalogirou N., Prinos P., Ioannidis K., Kallipoliti L., Symeonidou I., 2020. “Creative air design approach in architecture: Investigating art produced notions translated into spatial design forms with air penetration potentiality”. Fourteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, Virtual conference held on 11-13 Nov 2020. (Host: Pratt Institute, New York, USA)
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Abstract
This study presents a creative air design approach in architecture and explores art produced notions translated into spatial design forms with air penetration potentiality. This approach affects the architectural design from the early stages of shaping fulls and voids in a structure and it provides meanings that enrich the process of form production. Particular paradigms are elaborated displaying a method that considers art contribution and air participation as substantial factors of its principal design thinking. Each paradigm includes interpretation of an art piece, creation of an air penetrable spatial design form, presentation of the air flow potential and highlighting of the reflections of art seen in each configured form. The potential of air flowing through art-driven forms gives a new motive and advanced prospects to spatial design and architecture, while it conforms to sustainable approaches of contemporary theories. Outcomes indicate that with the presented approach, the architectural synthesis can be developed with innovative qualities and features that affect both the “positive” design (spatial design form) and the “negative” design (air flow field). This fact broadens the possibilities of creating novel and effective air flow fields in art-emerged architectural structures that aim at promoting an improved environment. Such kind of providence for air passing through the built environment can obviously support fundamental environmental issues as natural ventilation, air quality, thermal comfort and appropriate spatial atmosphere. [This project has received funding from the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (HFRI) and the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT), under grant agreement No[835].]
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https://cgscholar.com/cg_event/events/G20/proposal/49064
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ACTION No3.2: Publication on the 15th ROOMVENT Conference
Stavridou A., Chatzidimitriou A., Syrakoy A. – C., Kalogirou N., Prinos P., Ioannidis K., Kallipoliti L., Symeonidou I., 2021. “Investigation of microclimate and thermal comfort around an art – driven and air penetrable architectural structure”. 15th ROOMVENT Virtual Conference, Energy Efficient Ventilation for Healthy Future Buildings. ROOMVENT2020 Conference, February 15th – 17th 2021 with live contents & February 15th – March 15th 2021 on demand (www.roomvent2020.org). PROCEEDINGS BOOK ISBN 9788894612301, Pages: 574-577
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Abstract
This paper explores the microclimate and thermal comfort around an art-driven and air penetrable architectural structure placed in an open space. An environmental investigation is conducted with computational simulation for selected climatic conditions around an architectural design solution which is produced through an art motivated process. The architectural configuration allows airflow potential through the specific form, while shaping a novel outdoor spatial construction. The analytic microclimate simulation software Envimet is used for examining the impact of geometric and material characteristics on the microclimate and outdoor thermal comfort. Simulation results for microclimate characteristics, such as air temperature, humidity, airflow, radiant temperatures, and for thermal comfort indices are analyzed to assess the interaction between the structure and its surroundings in terms of the thermal and radiant environment, wind field and pedestrian comfort. The evaluation focuses on options that enhance outdoor space environmental conditions and can improve an open area of everyday life.
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