Constructing Weather #12

Leviathan Shade Structure

The parametric diagram above describes a seasonally conditioned microclimate as a literal diagram of the solar cycle.

A solar-reactive outdoor dining space enclosed by triangulated fabric systems and extending from an existing scaffolding system on the house. The design is derived from a solar diagram that describes and reacts to incident angles and reflections from water in the adjacent basin. A series of three suspended panelized fabric systems creates a microclimate reactive to solar energy in order to cool using shade fabric in summer months and heat a slate surface using reflective properties of water and fabric in winter months.

Three Fabric Systems:
”Triangulated Shade Canopy”
“Operable Shade Truss”
“Reflective Canopy "The Leviathan"