ARCTIC FANTASY
The Concept:
As snow falls and covers the ground, Even as the ground seems Hard, the snow forms a sea of
it, Fluid and calm.
The main Idea for the park is derived from that of a snow covered field, and with each step we
tried to come closer to singular form that is both fluid and devised in separate zones.
The conclusion of the process was a path way to cross through all these parts and create a
homogeneity of shape:
Using this pathway we divide the different parts of the park into zones, each containing specific
entertainments for both the winter and summer seasons:
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On the farthest zone we have the seasoned entertainments (summer , Left & Winter, Right) ,
and in the middle we have the mutual zones with capabilities to support both seasons :
Also to support the complex we required a number of buildings to provide service for different
purposes, such as: an amphitheater, a restaurant, offices and etc. They are located in specific
locations in the site, surrounding the pathway and the zones:
And eventually to emphasize the uniformity of the complex, a river was designed passing
through the park and implying a sense of nature in all seasons and also to connect the zones for
ice skaters in the winter.
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The Materials :
1. Timber :
Given the location and the surrounding nature, its given that one of the best available options for
building material would be timber; since Buildings consume great quantities of materials, energy
and other resources. This generates significant environmental impacts during construction,
operation and eventual demolition. The aim of environmentally sustainable and responsible
building is to consume less resources, particularly less energy, and to minimize adverse
environmental impacts.
Using timber throughout a building is a good choice as timber is:
Natural
Timber is one of the few natural building material. This has a lot of advantages. Generally,
timber is not toxic, does not leak chemical vapor into the building and is safe to handle and
touch. It also means that as timber ages, it does so naturally and doesn’t break down into
environmentally damaging materials.
Renewable
People have been building with timber for thousands of years. Timber is continually being grown
in our forests and plantations. As long as new trees are planted to replace those harvested,
timber will continue to be available.
Low in production energy
It takes very little energy to convert the wood in trees to the timber used in building. This means
that the embodied energy in timber is very low, the lowest of almost all common building
materials.
A store for carbon
Timber is made from carbon drawn from the atmosphere. This carbon would otherwise be
adding to the greenhouse effect. Using timber in buildings stores the carbon for as long as the
building stands or the timber is used.
A very good insulator
In reducing the amount of energy used to heat and operate a building, insulation is very
important. Timber is a natural insulator and can reduce energy needs especially when it is used
in windows, doors and floors.
Readily available
Timber is milled all over Australia and is often used close to where it is produced. This promotes
local economies and reduces the energy needed to transport materials long distances.
Easy to work
Timber is versatile and can be used in a wide variety of ways. Being light, it is easy to install and
can be worked with simple equipment. This reduces the energy needed for construction.
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2.Transparent surfaces:
Given the climate conditions the use of double glazed glass and the utilization of the
greenhouse effect is highly recommended to counter the cold weather and provide a suitable
interior temperature.
Double Glazed Glass
The advantages of double glazed windows are:
Energy cost savings. The airtight construction of double glazed windows creates thermal
insulation. This reduces the flow of incoming and outgoing heat. Less energy is used to heat up
or cool down the space, resulting in lower energy bills.
Adding a third or fourth layer of glass increases the insulation value of your window. Each layer
of glass traps a significant amount of heat that passes through, increasing the windows
protection against heat loss.
Limited condensation. Moisture on a warm surface forms droplets of water, which freeze into
frost. This can make the room feel colder, which forces the people inside to adjust the heat. The
air between the two panes of glass, plus the airtight seal, prevents condensation from building
up by blocking moisture in cold weather.
Sound insulation. Double glazed windows improve sound insulation by creating a barrier
between the home and the environment outside.
Safety. Double glazed windows are tougher to break than single pane windows, so they
increase the security of the home. Because they’re sealed tighter than other windows, it is also
tougher to force them open from the outside.
Reduce damage to furnishings. Double glazed windows can reduce the amount of sun and
heat entering the room. This can help reduce sun damage to your paintings, furniture, carpet,
and other objects around the home.
Greenhouse Effect
Atmospheric scientists first used the term 'greenhouse effect' in the early 1800s. At that time, it
was used to describe the naturally occurring functions of trace gases in the atmosphere and did
not have any negative connotations. It was not until the mid-1950s that the term greenhouse
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effect was coupled with concern over climate change. And in recent decades, we often hear
about the greenhouse effect in somewhat negative terms. The negative concerns are related to
the possible impacts of an enhanced greenhouse effect. This is covered in more detail in the
Global Climate Change section of this Web site. It is important to remember that without the
greenhouse effect, life on earth as we know it would not be possible.
While the earth's temperature is dependent upon the greenhouse-like action of the atmosphere,
the amount of heating and cooling are strongly influenced by several factors just as
greenhouses are affected by various factors.
In the atmospheric greenhouse effect, the type of surface that sunlight first encounters is the
most important factor. Forests, grasslands, ocean surfaces, ice caps, deserts, and cities all
absorb, reflect, and radiate radiation differently. Sunlight falling on a white glacier surface
strongly reflects back into space, resulting in minimal heating of the surface and lower
atmosphere. Sunlight falling on a dark desert soil is strongly absorbed, on the other hand, and
contributes to significant heating of the surface and lower atmosphere. Cloud cover also affects
greenhouse warming by both reducing the amount of solar radiation reaching the earth's
surface and by reducing the amount of radiation energy emitted into space.
Scientists use the term albedo to define the percentage of solar energy reflected back by a
surface. Understanding local, regional, and global albedo effects is critical to predicting global
climate change.
3. Metal coverings:
to create some of the more uniquely formed shapes of structures used in the park, a more
flexible form of material is required.
as a result the use of tempered sheet metal can ease the building process for some covering
and that of the roof coverings where most of the temperature release happens.
Energy Savings with Cool Metal Roofing :
More and more, homeowners are seeking out energy-saving building materials for their
renovations and new homes, products that not only secure and improve structures but
also provide long-term cost-cutting on energy bills while promoting environmental and
economic sustainability in the greater community.
Among the array of possible upgrades, “cool metal roofing” easily answers this
consumer demand offering a solid, attractive roofing solution available in multiple colors,
textures, and profiles, for steep-slope and low-slope applications, that can save your
household up to 40% of its annual energy costs, depending on your geographical
region.
The Benefits of Energy Efficient Metal Roofing
As reported by the Cool Metal Roofing Coalition and the Oak Ridge National
Laboratory, installation of reflective metal roofing can save your home up to 40% in
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summer cooling energy costs while highly emissive metal roofs can reduce urban air
temperatures by as much as 12 ° F. Combined, these benefits mean less money out of
your wallet, less dependence on energy resources and less general air pollution in your
neighborhood and across the nation.
While asphalt traps heat…
Metal Roofs reflect solar
energy…
And pigments re-emit heat.
The secret to metal roofing's energy savings is in its variety of finishes. As shown
above, the basic, unpainted metal roof will reflect much of the solar radiation usually
absorbed in your attic and home by an asphalt roof. But, for homes in warmer climates,
pre-painted or granular coated metal roofing systems not only reflect solar energy but
also cool your home by re-emitting most of what solar radiation is absorbed. Where
annual cooling loads dominate, a highly reflective and highly emissive painted or
granular-coated metal roof is optimal for reducing energy consumption and can actually
re-emit up to 90% of absorbed solar radiation.
Additionally, most metal roofing, including standing seam, is composed of recycled
material and can be installed directly onto an existing asphalt roof, reducing landfill
waste and promoting quick installation as well as decades of environmentally-sound,
maintenance-free strength and beauty.
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