WEEK 7: 3 Iterative Models with an additional source of natural light

MODEL 2: Additional source of light by manipulating the roof structure 

In order to manipulate natural light in a way that penetrates the model efficiently, the roof of the original model has been manipulated and folded geometrically to allow light in from various angles. The triangular cut outs allow light directly into the model alongside the window opening. By forming asymmetric triangular forms, the roof maintains its structural integrity whilst also juxtaposing the rectangular form of the room. This design allows natural sunlight despite the position of the sun in the sky and does not alter the dimensions of the room, but rather adds height to the ceiling.   

Adjustments from MODEL 1

• The scale has been adjusted from 1:40 to 1:20 to experiment with the structural integrity of the model and finalise a reasonable scale for the final models. 
• Raised roof and added geometric structures to the roof 
• Triangular cut outs allow light to penetrate the model from various angles 
• West wall has been cut out to make the model as a section and thus see the interior. 

MODEL 2 

Frontal perspective

From this perspective and light directly above the model it becomes evident through the triangular shadows the way light directly penetrates the model and creates forms that juxtapose the rectangular openings of the window. 

North-West Perspective

Interior perspective 

By viewing the model from this perspective, the uneven height of the ceiling and its cut outs are able to be visualised and make evident the designs ability to manipulate light. 

North-East perspective 

Experiences 

• By working with the same material (cardboard paper) at a 1:20 scale, it has become evident that the paper loses a percentage of its structural integrity (seen by the bent northern wall) and thus does not structurally support the rest of the model. Therefore for the next model, a scale of 1:30 will be implemented as a median. 
• By using tracing paper to mimic the glass to cover the window, the model was unable to let through any light efficiently. Therefore tracing paper will be used as an interior material for the model due to its aesthetic qualities. 
• Whilst initially desiring to create the geometric roof forms by scoring the paper, this plan had to be adjusted accordingly due to the inability of the material to support itself and glue was used to join certain parts of the ceiling. This makes evident the weakness of the paper and thus glue will be used if needed going forward. 
• The triangular cut outs combined with the horziontal windows may be too intricate and distracting to the overall purpose of letting light through as it becomes too much for the eye.

MODEL 3: Additional source of light by manipulating wall and roof structure  

By manipulating the east and west walls along with the roof, light is able to be channeled and directed into the model of the room. By opening the walls up, there are more opportunities for light to penetrate the model and thus ensure the room receives light independent of which way it is facing or how it is moved. The asymmetrical cut outs on the east and western walls pay tribute to the asymmetry in the second model, however its rectangular form morphs to the original structure of the room and thus creates a more aesthetic and cohesive model. 

Adjustments from MODEL 2

• Scale has been finalised to 1:30 as this is the ideal scale when considering the material composition of cardboard and its dimensional stability. 
• The side walls have been opened up to accomodate for light 
• Much more rectangular form and roof is a simple triangular point. 
• Design is simpler and more minimalistic as the second model was too intricate for purpose. 

MODEL 3

External perspective 

Interior perspective 

 Experiences

• Working at a 1:30 scale was significantly easier and allowed the room to remain structural and therefore will be used for the remaining models 
• By cutting out aspects of the wall, the model lost some of its structural support and thus sometimes would not align to the other side. This however allowed me to realise that i needed more structural support when cutting out large shapes. 
• Working with scissors is easier than a knife when cutting out large portions of the model. 
• Having a large cut out for the window allowed light to penetrate the model without casting shaped shadows and allowed a minimalistic model to be formed. 

MODEL 4: Additional source of light by manipulating the whole room structure

By manipulating the form as a whole and creating structural pillars, light is able to vastly penetrate the model, creating aesthetic vertical shadows. The 4th model combines the triangular, slanted roof of the second model whilst maintaining the rectangular structure of the 3rd model to create a room that is simplistic and functional. The uneven spacing of the pillars juxtaposes the clean form of the building to add some dimension to the design. Purposely slanted roof ensures the design remains functional. 

Adjustments from MODEL 3

• The use of pillars as structure and a chance to let light through 
• The choice to slant the roof is developed from the triangular roof of model 3
• Narrowing the space where light can come through and illuminate the interior 

MODEL 4

Exterior perspective

Interior perspective 

Through this perspective it becomes evident the way the pillars lightly filter out the sunlight and are able to create a soft interior glow. 

 Experiences

• Creating the pillars was extremely difficult due to the inability of cardboard paper to stand upright by itself and thus had to be reinforced with tracing paper and glue. This will be noted when working with thin materials in the future 
• Making multiple pillars was time consuming however this was overcome by cutting them all out at once by layering paper. 
• Getting accurate measurements of the roof was difficult due to the slant and was overcome by trial and error.