A Prefabricated, Modular, Solar Powered, Public Gathering Place, is a design proposal for a prefabricated, modular, system of components that can be easily assembled into many different kinds of configurations and sizes, and just as easily disassembled and reconfigured to accommodate many different kinds of site-specific requirements.
The basic components consist of a series of curved shaped panels made of steel curved pipe frames that are clad with corrugated steel sheets. Each of these panels is the same size and shape, and some are fitted with curved solar cells. Some of the curved panels are bolted together end-to-end forming vaults, and some are bolted together end-to-end in opposite directions forming horizontally positioned fences. All of these curved panels can be assembled together into many different kinds of configurations combining vaults and fences that provide shade, privacy, wind diffusion, etc.
In addition to the curved panels, curved benches are also part of the kit of parts. These benches can be placed anywhere in the assemblage and can be any color.
The curved solar panels that are attached to the curved vaulted portions of the gathering place, make electricity from the sun and send that electricity into the local power grid. Some of the electricity can also be stored in batteries to light the gathering place at night, and/or used to charge the electronic devices of the visitors.
The Prefabricated, Modular, Solar Powered, Public Gathering Places are designed to be placed into different kinds of public venues like parks. They also can be installed on corporate campuses or onto university campuses.
Status: Unbuilt
