Posts Tagged ‘facade’
Offset Support Detail
Here is a detail I designed which will be holding our large facade cell structures off the slabs. It is designed to accommodate adjustments in the field and will be visible. Thinking of polish stainless.
![joint2 [Converted]](http://matsysdesign.com/studios/compositebodies/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/joint2-Converted-200x200.jpg "joint2 [Converted]")
![exploded joint [Converted]](http://matsysdesign.com/studios/compositebodies/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/exploded-joint-Converted-200x200.jpg "exploded joint [Converted]")
Facade detail – final style choice
We have decided to go ahead with a system that while more costly, provides the type of integration we are interested in. The outer skin is comprised of panels of fiberglass attached to a metal frame. Insulation and gypsum are installed on the inner side with the glass set into the fiberglass framed, supported by steel framing. The panels will be assembled off site and fit into the structural assembly onsite – details to follow. A critical concern is the water-proofing around the glazing detail – figuring out the weep hole as well as the capillary gap
Facade options
These are the three facade options we have been looking based on cost, performance, and overall cohesion with our process. The third is going to be further explored and seems to have the most possibilities for exemplifying our cellular system
Facade, backlit glow
This facade was built using translucent hollow fiberglass blocks. This is a great use of material properties…
This application shows aspects of the use of space, such as the placement of furniture along the exterior wall, but doesn’t show aspects of the program.
The volume becomes permeable, but the interior retains its high level of privatization.
