Posts Tagged ‘fiberglass’
First Catenary Prototype
Second fieldtrip to Kreysler. Bill showed us how to lay fiberglass and the first catenary prototype was tried.
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.
Facade Panel Form For Fiberglass 101
Here is our first iteration of a facade panel form. The form has raised veins and recessed veins, which will generate a texture reading during the day, and opaque vein reading at night against the warm glow of the unraised portion of the panel. We are also exploring the performance potentials in these two vein types in directing water across the facade. The veins also provide added structure to the panel which will help as panel sizes increase, and sectional thickness stay at a minimum.
fiberglass mold process
This is just a different take on the full process from c&c to finished product
Fiberglass possibilities
We thought this was interested due to the manipulation of the fiber material…not just normal strands or oriented weave, but rings and clusters set in the resin. From AD March/April 2008
