Tri-grid Structural Shear

 

concept

– using the facade as the primary structural element in a geometrically challenging building

– using a basic structural tri-grid structure on the building facade

– to increase truss density in response to facade stress distribution simulation in algor

 

difficulties

– difficulty in automating the truss density using grasshopper image sampler to achieve a complete tri-grid structure.

i.e. ensuring each module consists of only tri-grid members

p2: ecotect

model showing convex-box louvres on n/s facade and horizontal louvres on e/w facade

avg daily direct radiation for south facing facade