An interesting and high-tech interactive village hut has been designed by the Tsinghua University School of Architecture. The structure is designed by students and faculty of the institution. It boasts an irregular shape. Located in Xiahuayuan Village, China, the compact building will operate as a visitor's center.
What is interesting about the design specs of the interactive village hut is that the structure is sensitive and responsive to the climate. If the temperature dips below 16 degrees Celsius, the walls of the building close and a heating coil system is triggered. If the temperature rises about 29 degrees Celsius, on the other hand, the doors open to promote ventilation, while air conditioning subtly supplements comfort levels on the inside.
Photo Credits: Tsinghua University School of Architecture
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Climate-responsive Architecture
- Opportunity to develop buildings sensitive to weather changes, automatically adjusting its temperature and air flow depending on the external environment.
- Sustainable Building Design
- Creating environmentally responsible buildings that prioritize renewable energy, energy efficiency, and reducing carbon footprint.
- Adaptive Visitor Centers
- Developing visitor centers that respond creatively to the environmental and educational demands of its visitors.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Incorporating adaptable and sustainable building designs which are responsive to the environment.
- Tourism
- Developing imaginative and engaging visitor centers that utilize technology in a meaningful way to enhance the visitor experience
- Renewable Energy
- Supplying renewable energy solutions (such as solar, wind or geothermal) to regulate temperature and air circulation of buildings.
