This image is diagrammatic of the external turbine which leads to the generator that services the prototype.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Conceptual Model
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This is an aerial view of the prototype and the surrounds. It shows to the extent that the building is submerged. It also shows the cylindrical vents which expel heat from the building.
Conceptual Model
This image outlines the entry point of the building. It also shows the large louvre system on the roof, which acts to let diffuse natural light into the internal spaces. It also acts as a means for passive ventilation of the subterranean dwelling.
Conceptual Model
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This is a sectional view through our prototype. It clearly shows the generator on the exterior of the building, with cables leading below the building and eventually to the external turbine above the terrain.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Team terra town
Our team was able to successfully manage this project, creating terra town in response to the rangsit students second life work and concepts. We quickly allocated tasks to each member, with Chris acting as our chief researcher, Gemma and Julie our CAD tcehnicians and Brooke and Tessa our blogging team. This early allocation of tasks ensured all requirements were completed on schedule and to plan. It was also imperative to the function of our group that we met up regularly in order to share ideas and show individual progress. At times when we could not physically meet, which was often, due to work commitments and full university timetables, we made use of communication tools such as Skype, email, Facebook and MSN messenger.
Blogging
Day 8
Blogging team Brooke and Tessa compiled blogs and uploaded relevant images to blogspot. The blogging process has been made more accurate with the option of editing and updating blogs as work progresses. Due to this ability the blogging team have been able to outline our group collaboration in a series of succinct and to-the-point blogs. It has also been a successful collaborative experience as both Tessa and Brooke are avid users of Facebook and have used it's "chat" application on a number of occasions to discuss the progression of the blog.
Blogging team Brooke and Tessa compiled blogs and uploaded relevant images to blogspot. The blogging process has been made more accurate with the option of editing and updating blogs as work progresses. Due to this ability the blogging team have been able to outline our group collaboration in a series of succinct and to-the-point blogs. It has also been a successful collaborative experience as both Tessa and Brooke are avid users of Facebook and have used it's "chat" application on a number of occasions to discuss the progression of the blog.
CAD
Day 7
Today the CAD technicians Gemma and Julie began the process of inserting our protoype terra town into archicad 12. Gemma was allocated modelling of the prototype while Julie was allocated rendering the required images for our submission. The two Cad technicians worked from their homes separately and collaborated over the internet by transferring files and updating one another's interpretations of our conceptual design. They decided to use colour diagramatically within the 3D model to represent the hot terrain surface and the proposed sustainable design technologies.
Today the CAD technicians Gemma and Julie began the process of inserting our protoype terra town into archicad 12. Gemma was allocated modelling of the prototype while Julie was allocated rendering the required images for our submission. The two Cad technicians worked from their homes separately and collaborated over the internet by transferring files and updating one another's interpretations of our conceptual design. They decided to use colour diagramatically within the 3D model to represent the hot terrain surface and the proposed sustainable design technologies.
Developing Prototype
Day 6
Today we further developed our Terra Town prototype, we decided on the dimensions, layout and all materials used until a developed conceptual design was complete. Today our group used the technology of the Skype communication program in order to conduct and internet video conference with one of our central coast members who has found it difficult to make team meetings.
Today we further developed our Terra Town prototype, we decided on the dimensions, layout and all materials used until a developed conceptual design was complete. Today our group used the technology of the Skype communication program in order to conduct and internet video conference with one of our central coast members who has found it difficult to make team meetings.
Research Examples
This image depicts an example of an underground house in central Australia. We have drawn from these heavy entry doors in order to insulate all openings in an realistic and efficient manner.
Research Examples
This is an image displaying geo-thermal energy in practice. It demonstrates one of the proposed energy solutions that we have used in our Terra Town dwelling prototype.
Conceptual Prototype
Day 5
Today we started conceptualising Terra Town in terms of developing a prototype. We have decided to focus on concrete as a material due to its excellent thermal properties and have devised a dwelling that has a small footprint so that it is energy efficient. We have also devised a roof top louvre system that is designed to enable passive ventilation during periods of calmer weather.
Today we started conceptualising Terra Town in terms of developing a prototype. We have decided to focus on concrete as a material due to its excellent thermal properties and have devised a dwelling that has a small footprint so that it is energy efficient. We have also devised a roof top louvre system that is designed to enable passive ventilation during periods of calmer weather.
Energy Systems
Day 4
Today we researched renewable energy alternatives that could act as possible solutions to power our new society. We looked specifically at geo-thermal energy, wind power and tidal energy. All of these options rely on the installation of an external turbine which powers a generator that powers the amenities of the dwelling. It was ultimately decided that utilizing a diverse range of natural energy sources would be the most effective and reliable solution to supplying power to the subterranean community.
Today we researched renewable energy alternatives that could act as possible solutions to power our new society. We looked specifically at geo-thermal energy, wind power and tidal energy. All of these options rely on the installation of an external turbine which powers a generator that powers the amenities of the dwelling. It was ultimately decided that utilizing a diverse range of natural energy sources would be the most effective and reliable solution to supplying power to the subterranean community.
Cooper Peedy
Day 3
Today we undertook further specified research into underground living, looking specifically at the precedent of Cooper Peedy, a mining town situated in the hot Australian desert. In this arid community, residents too, have devised underground living as a solution to extreme surface temperature.
Today we undertook further specified research into underground living, looking specifically at the precedent of Cooper Peedy, a mining town situated in the hot Australian desert. In this arid community, residents too, have devised underground living as a solution to extreme surface temperature.
Develpoing Black Panda
Day 2
Today we compiled all the research that we initially undertook in response to the concepts which we read through yesterday, and decided it was a definite possibility that the earth may significantly heat up. Due to this we have decided to developed "Black Panda's" urban concept.
Today we compiled all the research that we initially undertook in response to the concepts which we read through yesterday, and decided it was a definite possibility that the earth may significantly heat up. Due to this we have decided to developed "Black Panda's" urban concept.
We researched using both traditional library and online resources. We were also able to use our studentmail to confer through emails as to what we had found so as not to overlap our research.
Black panda
DAY 1
Today we met and discussed the brief. After deliberation and research of all the available concepts, we collaboratively chose a topic- Black Panda's Urban concept.
Today we met and discussed the brief. After deliberation and research of all the available concepts, we collaboratively chose a topic- Black Panda's Urban concept.
Black Panda's concept revolves around the idea that as Global Warming causes the earths surface to increase in temperature we will be forced to dwell sub-terraiinia in order to find shelter from the dry and increasingly threatening atmosphere.
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