Sophia KianniYour Design Journal entries for this module should highlight:
- the design alternatives that you modeled and tested
- the results of the analyses and how they influenced your thinking about how to move forward
Use text , images, web links, movies... Whatever media works best to express your ideas!
Images of Your 3 Design Proposals
Paste screenshots of your 3 proposed building forms here...
Side-By-Side Comparisons of Your Analysis Results
Paste at least 2 screenshots showing the side-by-side comparisons of the analysis results for your 3 proposed building forms here…
Your Recommendation for the “Best” Design Option
Create a few paragraphs outlining a brief explanation of why you chose this design option as the “best” after comparing your analyses of the proposals. Explain your reasoning and the tradeoffs that influenced your decision about which design option to move forward with.
My design exploration in New York City involved modeling and testing three different building shapes: a square, a rectangle, and a bow-shaped form. This study was inspired by the FHV apartment building in St. Sulpice, Paris, which emphasizes sculptural geometry and harmonious integration with its surroundings.
Analysis of Design Alternatives:
- The square-shaped building offered a balanced footprint but lacked distinct aesthetic appeal.
- The rectangular form provided efficiency in layout but did not maximize solar energy potential.
- The bow-shaped building emerged as the most aesthetically pleasing and functional design.
Performance Evaluation:
- The bow-shaped form scored the highest in solar energy potential, generating 22,700,000 kWh. Its curved façade allowed for optimal sunlight exposure, reducing shading impacts and maximizing passive solar gain.
- It also had the highest daylight potential, ensuring enhanced natural lighting conditions within the interior spaces.
Alignment with NYC Building Design Goals:
- The high solar energy potential aligns with sustainability goals for net-zero energy buildings and urban resilience.
- Maximized daylight access improves energy efficiency by reducing artificial lighting needs, contributing to a more sustainable and livable urban environment.
- The aesthetic appeal of the bow-shaped design enhances the city’s skyline while maintaining functionality, making it an ideal architectural solution.
This analysis reinforces the viability of the bow-shaped design as the optimal choice for NYC, merging sustainability, urban aesthetics, and energy efficiency into a single cohesive architectural approach.