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Matthew Heid

Matthew Heid

Des Moines, IA, US

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5th Floor Sky Garden
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Parametric Vertical Water Tower

This project was designed and built in Grasshopper, allowing fully controllable with regard to sunlight and maximizing the processes to filter and reuse water.  It also incorporates a system of growing algae to produce biofuel and hydrogen for a fuel cell.  The intention was to create a fully self sustained building, plus to produce enough energy and water to produce for the surrounding neighborhood in order to counteract the increased water deprivation world wide.  In addition, the secondary tower utilizes hydroponic growing systems for food production to maximize the output vs. the square footage required.

 
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Status: School Project
Location: Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD, AUS

 
Main Entrance
Main Entrance
Overall View
Overall View
Corner of Building in Site
Corner of Building in Site
Approach View
Approach View
Laser Cut Model
Laser Cut Model