So we were given the challenge of creating a sun screen for the overly exposed South and Western facades of the City Hall in Gresham, Oregon. Although there was a short term between the introduction of the assignment and the presentation date (5 Days), we were up for the challenge. I began with the idea of continueing my panel that I created a week ago and somehow translating that into a vertical sun screen of some sort. I looked into a horizontal shade as well but ideally it didn't seem to fit the issue of the western facade.
I also began to notice that the panel I made would be too intrusive on the window views if it stayed one large panel that sits on the window. Instead, I thought of cutting the panel into multiple strips of about 6 in. in width and the full height of the window. The strips would then be attached to a metal rod that would span the length of the window wall so that the panels would be moveable either by human manipulation or mechanically. At some points of the day, you could slide all the panels out of the windows view, or as the sun sets, you can move the panels into the areas you need the shading most. The panels ability to be manipulated also adds variation to the facade throughout the day. Since the panels would be made of cardboard and placed on the interior, the light levels would dramatically decrease and create a more comfortable environment for the employees of City Hall. The cardboard would block the direct sunlight coming in from an angle, and bring in the ambient light in general patterns based on the depth of each piece. The panels would be placed with the flat edge against the window and the organic side facing the office. The organic side would provide workers with a visually stimulating environment as well.
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