Dipl.-Ing. MAS ETH Zurich Dimitry Demin

VIP desert get away project

An eight pointed star, as an example of rotational sym-metry, stands as the central influence in design compo-

sition of the urban plan for the get away project.

The architectural qualities were influenced by modern methods according to local climate circumstances, pro-

posing the Sun as major source of energy.

The urban plan was influenced by traditional, widely used geometrical patterns in Islamic ar-

chitecture and based on rotational symmetry.

inspiration

concept

Grids and aesthetics- symbolic and mathematical membrane city as an ex-ample of new urbanism.

Beyond symbols and the term grid, an implicit but simple way of producing complex appearances is proposed. It transforms the regular grid into a varied one, merely by the insertion of attractor or repulsor forces. Application of such generative methods requires that geo-metrical properties turn a network from the associative stage into the logistic stage, which causes an emergence of arti-ficial morphogenesis.

narrow streets allow for sunlight and create shade at the same time

the urban area is surrounded by green zone assisting in ventilation

the wind tower is to be located in the middle of the city to support natural ventilation

For this geographical location wind is mostly approaching from north- west side which influences the design of the urban masterplan. The green corridors leading to the city were provided from all directions.

long green arcades in the city are to assist in natural airing and lower the necessity of mechanical ventilation

airing concept

urban distribution plan

The VIP get away project is based on the given dis-tribution of different building architypes. The design was focused on the clustering of varied temporal luxury accommodation types, merged with the con-cept of usage of renewable energy and sustainability.

Public and built spaces were designed to the degree of which everything has been engineered for high-function, low-consumption performance.

Architecturally the designed buildings are almost always at an angle to the sun’s east-west trajectory, to maximize shade.

The buildings are merging a traditional architectural vocabulary with the latest technological innova-tions. Each plot has an individual membrane struc-ture, every of which includes the craftsmanship of architecture, its technological and material aspects.

SHEKH ( 300 m2 )

VIP (220 m2 )

PLAZA

F ( 100-120 m2)

MAGLAS ( 660 m2 )

GREEN ZONE

DINE ( 660 m2 )

SHEIKHA HAMDA ( 660 m2 )

GREEN ZONE

energy management

The project assumes the use of spatial membrane structures as a main architec-tural solution. Those thin structures pro-vide freedom of architectural arrangements underneath, ensuring shelter from the sun and high temperature at the same time. This is achieved by the application of high performance aerogel insulation, which has extremely low thermal conductivity that al-lows for keeping a thin, lightweight design. As the project involves using renewable en-ergy sources- photovoltaic roofing mem-brane systems were applied as a top layer of the tent structures to gather solar energy necessary to cover power needs of the city.

Graphical Sources: www.solarchvision.com

SUN ANALYSIS

Global Radiation Diagram which shows the surfaces

with maximum total solar energy.

Passive Strategy Analysis Diagram of total solar radiation (+/-)

effects for different directions and slopes (showing the passive perfor-mance of each surface during different

months of the year).

Active Strategy Analysis Diagram to find out the surfaces with maximum performance through all months of the year (suitable for opti-mization of the angle of solar collectors

and PVs).

© 2014 Dimitry DeminDipl.-Ing. MAS ETH Zurich Zeltweg 62 8032 Zurich Switzerland

In collaboration with:

ETH Zürich, prof. Ludger HovestadtCAAD Department, HPZ Floor F, Schafmattstr. 32, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland

Management: Denis Krysanov, Maxim KurganovDesign Team: Maria Smigielska, Achilleas XydisMathematical consultant: Denis PetrovProject Engineer: Jürgen S. WassinkMaterial Consultant: Jury GirschEnvironmental Engineering: Dr. Sergey Dubinsky

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