PLAYFUL URBAN SPACE – ENERGY IN MOVEMENT Experience Denmark’s largest industrial area Avedøre Holme in a new light.
The art group Mader Stublic Wiermann transforms DONG Energy’s power station Avedøreværket into a 145 metre tall screen for spectacular light and video installations following the movement of the wind.
An extraordinary image of the energy of the future and a showcase for wind power and the highly efficient and flexible power plants, which will reduce CO2 emissions and provide everyone with sufficient energy and heating.
Travellers to and from Copenhagen will be met with a sensational sight when the 145 metre tall projections light up the dark hours. The projections will be visible from the air if flying in and out of Kastrup Airport; from Sjællandsbroen and Kalvebodbroen if travelling by car on the way to or from work; from the S-Train stations Avedøre and Friheden and in and around the Hvidovre area.
Native Land, Stop Eject, Copenhagen, December 2009.
Created by the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, Native Land, Stop Eject explores the meaning of sedentariness and nomadism today, an epoch in which human migration flows are taking place on an unprecedented scale. The international COP15 conference on climate change organized by the United Nations and taking place in Copenhagen from December 7-18, 2009 attests to this critical moment in history, where the environment conditions what humans do, what they will become, and where they will live.
Native Land, Stop Eject thus proposes a reflection on the notions of being rooted and uprooted, as well as related questions of identity in two works created especially for the exhibition. Filmmaker Raymond Depardon gives a voice to those who wish to remain on their land but are threatened with exile. Philosopher Paul Virilio, in collaboration with the artists architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Mark Hansen, and Laura Kurgan, examines and challenges new trends in contemporary human movement due to environmental, political, and economic factors.
The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that ‘Team Germany’ from the Technische Universität Darmstadt has won the 2009 Solar Decathlon with their project surPLUShome. This is the second time in a row that a team from TU Darmstadt wins this international contest after already snatching the title in Solar Decathlon’s last edition in 2007.
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Winning project at the Solar Decathlon 2009: surPLUShome by Team Germany (Technische Universität Darmstadt), Photo: Jim Tetro, U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
After 9 days and 10 contests, Team Germany reached the highest overall scores, closely followed by Team Illinois and Team California (previously on Bustler). Dubbed “the big, black monolith,” surPLUShome is almost entirely covered with photovoltaic panels that managed to generate 19 kilowatts during one day of test runs—more than twice as much as some other Solar Decathlon contestants.
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surPLUShome, Photo: Thomas Ott
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A video tour of surPLUShome
The Solar Decathlon—a competition in which 20 teams of college and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house—was hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy for three weeks this October. The contest is also an event to which the public is invited to observe the powerful combination of solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design.
Here’s some more info from TU Darmstadt’s Team Germany about surPLUShome:
The Solar Decathlon design of the Darmstadt University of Technology is aimed to demonstrate innovative sustainable design and to make it an object of discussion. Our architectural vision offers an alternate lifestyle which introduces the concept of energy efficiency and sustainability as a substantial element of everyday life.
Single room concept
The interior concept consisting of a single room provides maximum space and flexibility. For different atmospheres and grades of privacy the east side floor (bedroom) has been lowered while an open gallery above offers additional space for cocooning and leisure.
The “multifunctional body” in the northern part of the building integrates several basic and everyday functions: kitchen, bathroom, stairs, storage space and building services. It is the center piece of our design and plays an important role in defining different atmospheres and zones.
The functions are stored away into cupboards and cavities – consequently the main room is open and flexible to provide adequate space for different activities.
Emotional Space
We defined different zones and atmospheres within our single room concept. Varying elevation changes on ground level and the gallery enables a distinction of spacious public and cozy personal room qualities. The integrative design of furnishings such as the bed which can be stored away beneath the flooring are essential to preserve the room qualities.
The choice of interior materials supports the overall idea of a light and airy feeling. Light colors on the walls contrasts to a structured wooden flooring. The functional body attains its solitaire character by the glossy acrylic glass surface.
Windows are placed to support the different functions and ambiences of the room and allow different views from and into the in- and outside.
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Deck Plan
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Floor Plan
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Longitudinal Section View North
Within the past process of Solar Decathlon, Team Germany has always intended to design new solutions for the integration of photovoltaic cells into the building surface.
The construction of the façade is based on the traditional principle of shingles, which is commonly practiced with slate or wooden plates. We picked up this technique and transferred the principle onto a new appearance and modern materials such as glass PV-modules and acrylic glass.
We achieved a façade-system which is in accordance to all different requirements of building façades. Besides the architectural claims, it also features constructive moisture proof and technical exhaust ventilation.
Furthermore the façade offers effective shading and lighting control system all in one. In order to generate an energy gaining façade that functions in all orientations we used thin-film CIS cells which are characterized by the ability to function with diffuse solar radiation.
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North Elevation
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East Elevation
Examples of sustainable design integration
A sustainable development doesn’t only take place on the visual design level, there is more to it than what meets the eye. The challenge is to integrate functions, design and innovative technologies into one coherent concept. Some examples are:
Technical footprint
For the reduction of the energy demand, the building shell consists of highly insulated and airtight components, Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIP). A vacuum insulation panel with a breadth of 5 cm has the equivalent insulation properties of 25 cm of common insulation materials. As a result the extra 20 cm were added to our interior space. Additionally the complete building can is reduced to a surface area of approximately 2 m².
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PV Facade Elements
Ecological Footprint
Wood is a renewable resource with positive life cycle assessment. To reduce the ecological impact of the building, we decided for a wooden primary construction. As strong but light material it offers high material efficiency. Furthermore it has high heat storage properties. Therefore we increased the use of local wood (spruce for construction and ceiling, oak for flooring and frames).
To point out the positive impact of such a way of planning, we use the certification method of the German sustainable building Council (DGNB) and we will try to show a pre-certificate on the National Mall in Washington D.C.
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Team California takes the lead in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon with its entry ‘Refract House’
Evaluating three main factors—architectural elements, holistic design, and inspiration—the jurors praised Team California’s house as “beautiful in every respect.” They commented specifically on its “excellent project documentation, crystal-clear concept, and successful translation of a regional architecture to Washington DC.”
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Exterior of the Refract House
“This project broke out of the box and made exterior and interior space appear as one,” they continued, “with a varied series of sensations from the cool, shaded entry to the cantilevered balconies and a series of microclimates above and beyond” the requirements of the competition.
Concept Design: Platoon Cultural Development
Location: Seoul, Korea
Architectural Consultancy: Graft Architects+ Baik Jiwon
Executive Architect: U-il Architects & Engineers
Prefab Engineering: Ace special container, Korea
Structural Engineering: MIDAS IT, Korea
Interior Design: URBANTAINER, Korea
Main Contractor: Hyojung construction & development, Korea
Program: Exhibitions, Bar & Restaurant, Event Hall, Artist Studios, Library Lounge, Office Studios, Workshop Room, Roof Top Bar
Structure: M. Cabestany
Footprint Area: 415 sqm
Main hall Area: 272 sqm
Project year: 2008-2009
Photographs: Platoon
PLATOON KUNSTHALLE opened its doors on 11th april 2009. PLATOON KUNSTHALLE is set up in seoul as a space for subculture in Asia. its programmatic orientation towards cultural movements beneath the radar creates a dynamic space where new ideas are born and presented.
The platoon Europe headquarters in berlin was established in 2000. it runs diverse culture and communication projects in cooperation with an international community of 3,500 creatives from all different professions.
PLATOON KUNSTHALLE is not about entertainment. The program will provide a communication platform for anybody interested in subcultural creative fields like street art, graphic design, fashion, video art, programming, music, club culture, political activism etc.
PLATOON KUNSTHALLE is built of 28 iso cargo containers. As icons of a flexible architecture in a globalized culture, the stacked containers form a unique construction that can be rebuilt anywhere else any time.
As PLATOON KUNSTHALLE is located in the upscale cheongdam area the confrontation of subculture with the close-by design houses, commercial galleries and luxury brand stores creates a tension and interaction between the two worlds.
PLATOON KUNSTHALLE provides showcases of underground artists, studio residencies and a fine selection of cutting-edge stage performances to introduce the energetic potential of subculture in Korea and Asia.
Subculture at PLATOON KUNSTHALLE is presented in different formats like exhibitions, movie nights, concerts and multimedia performances, workshops, discussion panels and special events. the four scholarship programs give young upcoming artists from Korea and abroad the opportunity to develop creative projects at the PLATOON KUNSTHALLE. the four showcases present every month striking works from the subculture and streetart field including leading artists of the international urban art scene.
NOTE: Graft assisted Platoon in the architectural development of the Kunsthalle, which is based on the signature container modules as developed by Platoon for their first container setup in Berlin. The optimized arrangement of the containers in Seoul was developed in brainstorming sessions between Platoon and Graft and developed and illustrated by Graft.
The interior design finishes and furniture are developed by Platoon and Baik Jiwon.
Architecture à partir de containers recyclés. A mettre en relation avec les projets pour Puma et Freitag (voir liens).
Ce n'est pas sans rappeler non plus les activités d'Etoy (autant formellement que sur le mode de fonctionnement avec ces "unités d'intervention" dispersées dans le monde). Etoy a d'ailleurs été invité par Platoon pour exposer PainStation: http://www.kunsthalle.com/archive/showcases/fur-toy
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