Saturday, 18 June 2011
The Site has particular relevance to the nature of the subject of secrecy and cults. A former convent and Freemasons HQ connected to the existing structure are some of the rich religious qualities of the site. The aspect of secrecy raised questions of how to both hide and inform followers of the intervention both below and above. The use of a light well and a simple grid/guttering system cutting through the preserved landscape of the trees are the only indicators of this religious community...
Friday, 17 June 2011
>Environmental
Due to the nature of the monks inhabiting the space it is integral there is a strong self sustainable strategy.
The seminary allows for the following:
>Vegetable courtyard/Communal garden (Food)
>Beehives (Honey+beeswax for candles)
>Water harnessing, filtration of water and storage
>Sunlight harnessing (Mechanical reflectors)
>Natural Ventilation
>Utilising thermal mass
>Water heating system and P.Vs on South facade
Adopting each renewable strategy reduces the demand for any artificial heat or lighting, isolating the seminary from the national grid.
The seminary allows for the following:
>Vegetable courtyard/Communal garden (Food)
>Beehives (Honey+beeswax for candles)
>Water harnessing, filtration of water and storage
>Sunlight harnessing (Mechanical reflectors)
>Natural Ventilation
>Utilising thermal mass
>Water heating system and P.Vs on South facade
Adopting each renewable strategy reduces the demand for any artificial heat or lighting, isolating the seminary from the national grid.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)