This phase of perfor(M)ations research was intended to explore the potential of the following:
• flexible skin systems in the design of wall apertures
• movable skin apertures that would respond to collected environmental conditions
• hybridizing of wall structure and skin with systems including lighting and ventilation
• the cleansing of air through the use of architectural form
• activation of the poche of the wall to become vital in its performance
The design took place within the context of the surgical suite. In consultation with an orthopedic surgeon, the design process involved an intensive programming search to determine the potential of these systems within a clean room medical situation. The partition wall located between the surgical room and the clean corridor offered the most potential for integration. The design sought to produce a structurally sound partition assembly existing between these two spaces that would allow for air movement and sanitation. This would also allow for a negative air pressure which would be combined with an air curtain system such as the Laminair system.
This work also investigated the design of apertures which would be surface integral, critiquing the existing condition of a diffuser attached to a wall surface. These apertures are kinetic, allowing dynamic control of air movement and light intensity. Additionally, the use of 3d printing encouraged the development of HP2 which investigates the potential of large scale 3d printing.