MOVING ELEMENT: WATER
Evaporative Cooling System: Uses the availability of large water, mirrors or lakes strategically positioned towards predominant air currents and buildings with openings to absorb heat.
By manipulating the laminar flow of water and positioning this body of water in front of an open structure, a natural, evaporative cooling system can be created, minimising the excessive use of heating and cooling systems. To naturally combat the hot, westerly winds that hit Sydney annually, a controllable body of water (in the form of a waterfall) has been positioned on the west front of the architecture with the aim of using evaporative cooling (with the premise that water absorbs heat) to generate a natural and comfortable breeze. By creating architecture that is structurally open and tall, the now cool wind from the waterfall is able to reach most rooms in the building and thus reduce the need for excess cooling systems such as air conditioners.
MOVING ELEMENT: SLIDING WINDOWS
To assist with the evaporative cooling system, the sliding windows are able to direct and let in wind accordingly to the weather conditions. In cooler weather, these windows can be fully closed to preserve the interior warmth. These windows also allow natural cross ventilation that can assist in reducing the use of excess heating and cooling.
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