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Stephen Stewart

Stephen Stewart

Albany, CA, US

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Hanoi Bamboo Facade

In a construction course taken at the same time as the EdgeCity studio I designed this facade which could be applied to the housing units in order to provide its users the chance to supplement their produce production. Rather than fully define the entire facade condition, this design provides a flexible framework, allowing each individual user the opportunity to adapt it to their specific needs. Vertical bamboo shafts provide space to create small vertical gardens while gaps within the bamboo screens give space for plants. The adjustable screen facades, which can both slide horizontally of fold vertically create various conditions for the user in response to light and air helping regulate temperatures in Hanoi’s often hot and humid climate. In particularly hot times of the year an overhead bamboo screen can slide out to help minimize the amount of direct light into the patio. Finally within the bamboo flooring, small gaps allow for greater vertical air circulation.

 
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Status: School Project
Location: Hanoi Bac Mai, VN