Biomimicry: Learning HVAC from Termites
Architecture isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about performance. This section breaks down the data behind the Eastgate Centre in Zimbabwe, which uses a passive cooling system inspired by Macrotermes michaelseni termite mounds.
The 728-Ton Pendulum
High-rise engineering is a battle against physics. In this section, interact with a simulation of a Tuned Mass Damper to see how a massive counterweight can save a skyscraper from destructive resonance caused by typhoons or earthquakes.
Desire Lines: The User is King
Design is often prescriptive, but human behavior is organic. This section analyzes ‘Desire Lines’—the dirt paths worn into grass where people actually walk—and compares the efficiency of ‘Prescribed Design’ vs. ‘User-Centered Design’.