Evaporative brick module( architecture )
“Bioregional house” is an umbrella project that aims to connect various projects within the studio into a single overarching project. The objective is to create a sustainable housing model capable of meeting the comfort needs of a modern home. Among the significant questions being addressed is the challenge of cooling.
Self watering system
The brick design is aimed at constructing scalable structures. Its internal circulation system is engineered to maximize evaporative effect and, secondarily, to facilitate easy application. Being symmetrical on all axes, the brick eliminates the necessity for specific orientation and can fill the underlying bricks, streamlining installation and cutting costs.
During the test, water was introduced at a temperature of 18.5, while the surrounding environment registered 21.
After an hour of operation, the temperature of the clay brick decreased to 13. Over the course of a day, it stabilized at 11, reaching thermal equilibrium.
It's noteworthy that the surface underneath the brick experienced a significant cooling effect, dropping from 20 to 14.
These results highlight the effectiveness of the clay brick in cooling both itself and its immediate surroundings.
2023
Clay, 3D printing
Research / Product Design
for Atelier LUMA