Wednesday, 20 April 2011
:: Technical drawings ::
Some sketch sections and cad plans beginning to explore how the detail components work as a whole.
IDEAS BOARD :: Influences on design # 2 ::
Research details:
Solar Portable Emergency Power Stations
Disaster Response & Home Power Backup
When a storm, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, wildfire or power blackout occurs, there is great necessity, safety and comfort in knowing that you can meet your basic electricity needs. Our solar powered portable emergency power stations meet the needs of both disaster responders and home owners.
Note that the manufacturer of the system depicted here has been purchased by a larger company and they are no longer offering these products for resale. We can configure a solar emergency power system that exactly meets your needs from top quality components at a very competitive price.
The sizing of any off grid solar energy system begins with determining what you want to operate and for how long. Using the most energy efficient devices, even if you have to purchase them, will typically save you more money than sizing a system to operate inefficient electrical devices.
The example 200 watt portable solar panel array combines four hinged 50 watt solar modules with telescoping legs and "plug and play" electrical connectors for rapid deployment and quick set-up. The
foldable array is small enough to fit in the trunk of most full size automobiles.
The rest of portable emergency power station consists of a high efficiency 25 amp charge controller and regulator and a 1,550 watt utility power quality (full sine wave) inverter which provides 120 AC volts at 60
Hz. A 12 volt 100 Ah (amp hour) battery can be included as part of the system, or other battery options are available.
A weatherproof enclosure is included which integrates the solar array connections, the battery, inverter and charge control components.
This system is specifically designed for stow-and-go situations where portability and speed of deployment are essential.
Typical power station components:
• 200 watt hinged portable solar array & integrated telescoping legs
• Weatherproof enclosure for connections and components
• High efficiency components for AC and DC power requirements
• 1500 watt AC modified sine wave inverter
Emergency Preparedness Vehicle Integration
The portable emergency power station can be integrated with trailers, vans and other suitable vehicles used for emergency and disaster response, off grid offices and for other remote situations where shelter and power are needed where there is no grid power. Note that Phocos has negative ground charge controllers designed specifically for vehicle mounted applications.
Typical Specifications:
• Total solar power 200 DC watts
• Battery 100 Ah sealed lead acid (AGM)
• Charge controller ultra high efficiency 25 amps
• Continuous output power (1 hours) 1500 watts
• Surge ratings (0.1 second) 3000 watts
• Peak efficiency (12 volt at half load) 88%
• Efficiency (full load 12 volts) 83%
• No load current draw <0.5 amps (12.6 volts)
• Output waveform modified sine wave
• Output frequency 58Hz - 62Hz
• Output voltage 109 - 120 volts AC
• Input voltage 11.4 - 14.4 volts DC
• Low voltage alarm 10.2 - 10.8 volts
• Shutdown voltage 9.2 - 9.8 volts
• Operating temperature range 0 - 40 degrees Celsius, 32 - 104 Fahrenheit
• Storage temperature range -40 - 85 degrees Celsius, -40 - 185 Fahrenheit
• Circuit Protection 1 - thermo magnetic breakers
• Circuit Protection 2 - Overload, short-circuit, overstep, reverse polarity, under or over voltage
Typical Portable Emergency Power Station Applications
Application
Run Time
Battery Restore Time
Observations
Laptop PC
25 computers can run 4-6 hours
5-6 hours sun
Can run 5 hours at night but will need 1-2 days sun or larger battery storage
Inkjet Printer
25 printers can run with the laptops for 4-6 hours
5-6 hours sun
The more printers used will increase the recharge time on the battery
Portable DVD Player
30 devices can run for 6-7 hours
2-3 hours sun
Full recharge in 1 day
1/4 hp Submersible Sump Pump
1-2 hours
2-3 hours sun
This is one of the heaviest load devices that the unit will run for a short time
Satellite Radios
Can power up to 20 devices for 6-7 hours
2-3 hours sun
Up to 10 radios can be run at night and still fully recharge the battery
the next day
19 Inch Color TV
Can run one unit 4-6 hours
5-6 hours sun
Other devices can run at the same time, will require more recharge time
Recharge Time of Device
Cell Phone
80 cell phones can be recharged in 3 hours
2-3 hours
If all the phones are being recharged at one time
PDA
40 devices will recharge in 2-3 hours
2-3 hours
If all the devices are being recharged at one time
Coleman Rechargeable Lantern
40 lanterns can be charged in 2-3 hours
2-3 hours
Good for use at night without using the station power
Battery Chargers
50 charging stations in 2-3 hours
2-3 hours
Should have enough power in 1 hour of sun to add more batteries, will need at least 2 hours of sun next day
12 - 18 Volt Cordless Unit Chargers (tools)
30 charging stations in 2-3 hours
2-3 hours
Should have enough power in 1 hour of sun to add more batteries, will need at least 2 hours of sun next day
Two Way Radios
Up to 40 charging stations in 2-3 hours
2-3 hours
Should have enough power in 1 hour of sun to add more batteries, will need at least 2 hours of sun next day
Portable DVD Players
40 charging stations in 3 hours
2-3 hours
Should have enough power in 1 hour of sun to add more batteries, will need at least 2 hours of sun next day
Solar Portable Emergency Power Stations
Disaster Response & Home Power Backup
When a storm, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, wildfire or power blackout occurs, there is great necessity, safety and comfort in knowing that you can meet your basic electricity needs. Our solar powered portable emergency power stations meet the needs of both disaster responders and home owners.
Note that the manufacturer of the system depicted here has been purchased by a larger company and they are no longer offering these products for resale. We can configure a solar emergency power system that exactly meets your needs from top quality components at a very competitive price.
The sizing of any off grid solar energy system begins with determining what you want to operate and for how long. Using the most energy efficient devices, even if you have to purchase them, will typically save you more money than sizing a system to operate inefficient electrical devices.
The example 200 watt portable solar panel array combines four hinged 50 watt solar modules with telescoping legs and "plug and play" electrical connectors for rapid deployment and quick set-up. The
foldable array is small enough to fit in the trunk of most full size automobiles.
The rest of portable emergency power station consists of a high efficiency 25 amp charge controller and regulator and a 1,550 watt utility power quality (full sine wave) inverter which provides 120 AC volts at 60
Hz. A 12 volt 100 Ah (amp hour) battery can be included as part of the system, or other battery options are available.
A weatherproof enclosure is included which integrates the solar array connections, the battery, inverter and charge control components.
This system is specifically designed for stow-and-go situations where portability and speed of deployment are essential.
Typical power station components:
• 200 watt hinged portable solar array & integrated telescoping legs
• Weatherproof enclosure for connections and components
• High efficiency components for AC and DC power requirements
• 1500 watt AC modified sine wave inverter
Emergency Preparedness Vehicle Integration
The portable emergency power station can be integrated with trailers, vans and other suitable vehicles used for emergency and disaster response, off grid offices and for other remote situations where shelter and power are needed where there is no grid power. Note that Phocos has negative ground charge controllers designed specifically for vehicle mounted applications.
Typical Specifications:
• Total solar power 200 DC watts
• Battery 100 Ah sealed lead acid (AGM)
• Charge controller ultra high efficiency 25 amps
• Continuous output power (1 hours) 1500 watts
• Surge ratings (0.1 second) 3000 watts
• Peak efficiency (12 volt at half load) 88%
• Efficiency (full load 12 volts) 83%
• No load current draw <0.5 amps (12.6 volts)
• Output waveform modified sine wave
• Output frequency 58Hz - 62Hz
• Output voltage 109 - 120 volts AC
• Input voltage 11.4 - 14.4 volts DC
• Low voltage alarm 10.2 - 10.8 volts
• Shutdown voltage 9.2 - 9.8 volts
• Operating temperature range 0 - 40 degrees Celsius, 32 - 104 Fahrenheit
• Storage temperature range -40 - 85 degrees Celsius, -40 - 185 Fahrenheit
• Circuit Protection 1 - thermo magnetic breakers
• Circuit Protection 2 - Overload, short-circuit, overstep, reverse polarity, under or over voltage
Typical Portable Emergency Power Station Applications
Application
Run Time
Battery Restore Time
Observations
Laptop PC
25 computers can run 4-6 hours
5-6 hours sun
Can run 5 hours at night but will need 1-2 days sun or larger battery storage
Inkjet Printer
25 printers can run with the laptops for 4-6 hours
5-6 hours sun
The more printers used will increase the recharge time on the battery
Portable DVD Player
30 devices can run for 6-7 hours
2-3 hours sun
Full recharge in 1 day
1/4 hp Submersible Sump Pump
1-2 hours
2-3 hours sun
This is one of the heaviest load devices that the unit will run for a short time
Satellite Radios
Can power up to 20 devices for 6-7 hours
2-3 hours sun
Up to 10 radios can be run at night and still fully recharge the battery
the next day
19 Inch Color TV
Can run one unit 4-6 hours
5-6 hours sun
Other devices can run at the same time, will require more recharge time
Recharge Time of Device
Cell Phone
80 cell phones can be recharged in 3 hours
2-3 hours
If all the phones are being recharged at one time
PDA
40 devices will recharge in 2-3 hours
2-3 hours
If all the devices are being recharged at one time
Coleman Rechargeable Lantern
40 lanterns can be charged in 2-3 hours
2-3 hours
Good for use at night without using the station power
Battery Chargers
50 charging stations in 2-3 hours
2-3 hours
Should have enough power in 1 hour of sun to add more batteries, will need at least 2 hours of sun next day
12 - 18 Volt Cordless Unit Chargers (tools)
30 charging stations in 2-3 hours
2-3 hours
Should have enough power in 1 hour of sun to add more batteries, will need at least 2 hours of sun next day
Two Way Radios
Up to 40 charging stations in 2-3 hours
2-3 hours
Should have enough power in 1 hour of sun to add more batteries, will need at least 2 hours of sun next day
Portable DVD Players
40 charging stations in 3 hours
2-3 hours
Should have enough power in 1 hour of sun to add more batteries, will need at least 2 hours of sun next day
:: Beginning model design ::
Week Two :: 7th march ::
After various attempts and discussions deliberating over the design requirements, the initial concept was proposed:
Solar Tower
The solar beacon is a portable solar power harvester brought in during times of national devastation primarily due to flooding..
Nearby residents cover their houses and roofs in a recycled reflective material which reflects sunlight towards the solar beacon which collects power which is then distributed amongst locals.
Not only does it provide power for nearby citizens. it also provides food in the form of fruit and vegetables, which in turn improves air and water quality within the community.
After various attempts and discussions deliberating over the design requirements, the initial concept was proposed:
Solar Tower
The solar beacon is a portable solar power harvester brought in during times of national devastation primarily due to flooding..
Nearby residents cover their houses and roofs in a recycled reflective material which reflects sunlight towards the solar beacon which collects power which is then distributed amongst locals.
Not only does it provide power for nearby citizens. it also provides food in the form of fruit and vegetables, which in turn improves air and water quality within the community.
Brisbane City Landform massing
Week one 28th Feb...
I Spent the first few days beginning to mass up the New farm site with some surrounding context.
This was done through a modeling program called Sketch-up...
I Spent the first few days beginning to mass up the New farm site with some surrounding context.
This was done through a modeling program called Sketch-up...
:: URBAN RESILIENCE :: Assignment one ::
:: URBAN RESILIENCE :: Assignment one ::
DAB 710 2011 Project 1
Design Charrette…
“Facing the Floods”
The Design Charrette is an intense design activity and will act as a starting point for the understanding of what
the potential role of the architect/designer is in the world today. In small groups, students will identify a unique
condition of the flooded site they choose within New Farm and design for the flood victims of the area.
The Charrette is an intense design activity that promotes group interaction while examining local issues of the
New Farm context. The ideas behind the charrette are based on:
- the TesserAct Competition
http://tesseractcompetitions.com/current/
OBJECTIVES:
The Charrette is an opportunity for students to collaborate on a complex design problem, which will require
careful consideration and coordination of all team members.
The Charrette is intended to:
‐ Introduce students to the New Farm Context
‐ Identify what is needed in the chaotic situation of flooding
‐ Design and implement something to improve people’s living while facing flooding
‐ be adventurous – think & make, be ambitious
‐ participate in current competition with external judges
OUTCOMES:
- architectural design that responds to humanitarian need
- explore design as an indeterminate process.
- develop visual communication skills
- potential exhibition of designs locally and internationally
Presentation Format & Hand In:
DUE WEEK 3:
March 15th by 11:59pm Upload digital files on to Blackboard and to Tesseract Competition Site (TBD)
March 16th in tutorial @4pm Group Presentation of Facing the Flood Design MAX. duration 10min:
MINIMUM of 4 x A3 or 1XA1 panels PINNED UP
You must identify how the design improves people’s living by incorporating a range of communication
techniques:
‐ 3D model (can be digital or physical)
‐ images of design (include context of site)
‐ 1 x (1 minute) animation, (can be a digital animation or a video)
‐ 1 x Plan
‐ 1 x Section
‐ 1 x Elevation
‐ 1 x Site Plan (identification of the context)
‐ min of 1 x Diagram – showing how design is to be implemented
CHARRETTE RULES:
Rules are Based on the “Facing the Floods” competition brief
http://tesseractcompetitions.com/current/
TESSERACT Competitions
“Facing the Floods
BACKGROUND:
We will have all seen and heard much about the extensive flooding recently, from Australia to Sri Lanka, and
right the way across in Brazil. In the face of such chaos and disaster it is striking how this has affected first-hand people of many different cultures and classes. It’s a strong reminder that humanitarian design is not always just for the underprivileged in our world, and sometimes circumstances can throw a stable and strong society into massive humanitarian need. Even some of you reading this I’m sure will have seen personally the devastation of floods in the past few months.
THE CHALLENGE:
We are asking you to design for flood victims. You can look closely at one area which has been recently
effected, or tackle the subject on a wider level- we want you to explore what you think is necessary in these
chaotic situations and what you would like to implement to improve people’s living. This could be in terms of
safe shelter, protecting belongings, temporary infrastructure, saving buildings, access and transport, or any
aspect which you think is important! The main focus is on providing a quick response, your design or strategy
should be something that can be implemented swiftly after flooding strikes.”
1. Design for flood victims of New Farm, QLD
2. The design must improve people’s living
3. Students must work in groups of 4 students
4. Students are responsible for choosing their site within New Farm. You can use NearMap to help find
flooded areas of New Farm http://www.nearmap.com/
5. Based on the competition brief students are encouraged to follow the official competition rules and
refer to competition website http://tesseractcompetitions.com/current/
CHARRETTE DETAILS:
· Location: FOR DAB710 choose a site within New Farm.
· You cannot remove any existing buildings, but you can add on to existing structures.
· Size: Keep your design small—no larger than 3mx3mx3.65m (10’x10’x12’) or 3mx6mx3.65m (10’x20’x12’)
When designing, you are encouraged to consider Frank Lloyd Wright’s interest in the connection between
architecture and location, i.e., how does your design respond to the specific natural and built environments
that surround it? How does it respond to the social, political, and ephemeral issues of the site?
Qualified entries are judged on a variety of qualities, including:
• Successful design submissions should push the limits of creativity for flood response.
• Your design should be something that can be implemented swiftly after flooding strikes.
• Design proposals must, at a minimum, identify a temporary means of installation, and provide illustrations for how the design is to be implemented.
• competition submissions are encouraged to incorporate sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions.
• The relationship of the design to the built or natural environment around it: How does the architecture of your design relate to the physical location you have chosen for it? How is your design placed on the physical site? In what ways does your design take into account the physical site’s weather?
• Innovative design: How does your design organize space? How does your design affect how people live?
• Thoughtful use of materials:
Why did you choose the materials that you used? How do the materials enhance your design?
DAB 710 2011 Project 1
Design Charrette…
“Facing the Floods”
The Design Charrette is an intense design activity and will act as a starting point for the understanding of what
the potential role of the architect/designer is in the world today. In small groups, students will identify a unique
condition of the flooded site they choose within New Farm and design for the flood victims of the area.
The Charrette is an intense design activity that promotes group interaction while examining local issues of the
New Farm context. The ideas behind the charrette are based on:
- the TesserAct Competition
http://tesseractcompetitions.com/current/
OBJECTIVES:
The Charrette is an opportunity for students to collaborate on a complex design problem, which will require
careful consideration and coordination of all team members.
The Charrette is intended to:
‐ Introduce students to the New Farm Context
‐ Identify what is needed in the chaotic situation of flooding
‐ Design and implement something to improve people’s living while facing flooding
‐ be adventurous – think & make, be ambitious
‐ participate in current competition with external judges
OUTCOMES:
- architectural design that responds to humanitarian need
- explore design as an indeterminate process.
- develop visual communication skills
- potential exhibition of designs locally and internationally
Presentation Format & Hand In:
DUE WEEK 3:
March 15th by 11:59pm Upload digital files on to Blackboard and to Tesseract Competition Site (TBD)
March 16th in tutorial @4pm Group Presentation of Facing the Flood Design MAX. duration 10min:
MINIMUM of 4 x A3 or 1XA1 panels PINNED UP
You must identify how the design improves people’s living by incorporating a range of communication
techniques:
‐ 3D model (can be digital or physical)
‐ images of design (include context of site)
‐ 1 x (1 minute) animation, (can be a digital animation or a video)
‐ 1 x Plan
‐ 1 x Section
‐ 1 x Elevation
‐ 1 x Site Plan (identification of the context)
‐ min of 1 x Diagram – showing how design is to be implemented
CHARRETTE RULES:
Rules are Based on the “Facing the Floods” competition brief
http://tesseractcompetitions.com/current/
TESSERACT Competitions
“Facing the Floods
BACKGROUND:
We will have all seen and heard much about the extensive flooding recently, from Australia to Sri Lanka, and
right the way across in Brazil. In the face of such chaos and disaster it is striking how this has affected first-hand people of many different cultures and classes. It’s a strong reminder that humanitarian design is not always just for the underprivileged in our world, and sometimes circumstances can throw a stable and strong society into massive humanitarian need. Even some of you reading this I’m sure will have seen personally the devastation of floods in the past few months.
THE CHALLENGE:
We are asking you to design for flood victims. You can look closely at one area which has been recently
effected, or tackle the subject on a wider level- we want you to explore what you think is necessary in these
chaotic situations and what you would like to implement to improve people’s living. This could be in terms of
safe shelter, protecting belongings, temporary infrastructure, saving buildings, access and transport, or any
aspect which you think is important! The main focus is on providing a quick response, your design or strategy
should be something that can be implemented swiftly after flooding strikes.”
1. Design for flood victims of New Farm, QLD
2. The design must improve people’s living
3. Students must work in groups of 4 students
4. Students are responsible for choosing their site within New Farm. You can use NearMap to help find
flooded areas of New Farm http://www.nearmap.com/
5. Based on the competition brief students are encouraged to follow the official competition rules and
refer to competition website http://tesseractcompetitions.com/current/
CHARRETTE DETAILS:
· Location: FOR DAB710 choose a site within New Farm.
· You cannot remove any existing buildings, but you can add on to existing structures.
· Size: Keep your design small—no larger than 3mx3mx3.65m (10’x10’x12’) or 3mx6mx3.65m (10’x20’x12’)
When designing, you are encouraged to consider Frank Lloyd Wright’s interest in the connection between
architecture and location, i.e., how does your design respond to the specific natural and built environments
that surround it? How does it respond to the social, political, and ephemeral issues of the site?
Qualified entries are judged on a variety of qualities, including:
• Successful design submissions should push the limits of creativity for flood response.
• Your design should be something that can be implemented swiftly after flooding strikes.
• Design proposals must, at a minimum, identify a temporary means of installation, and provide illustrations for how the design is to be implemented.
• competition submissions are encouraged to incorporate sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions.
• The relationship of the design to the built or natural environment around it: How does the architecture of your design relate to the physical location you have chosen for it? How is your design placed on the physical site? In what ways does your design take into account the physical site’s weather?
• Innovative design: How does your design organize space? How does your design affect how people live?
• Thoughtful use of materials:
Why did you choose the materials that you used? How do the materials enhance your design?
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