Concept:
Our proposal of a new bus shelter for Loyola campus is rooted in the belief that architecture and it's design must be sensitive to the interaction between user and public space, through solutions that value sustainable alternatives, and are, at the same time, capable of generating comfort. The project is defined by functional aspects, mainly the climate conditions - as a measure to control and stabilize the temperature inside the shelter, besides preventing snow to accumulate on top of it, we've adopted a curved green roof, that seems to "emerge" from the ground, integrating itself with the context. In order to control the air exchanges between the inside and the outside, there are ground-coupled heat exchangers, that are an economic alternative to conventional heating or air conditioning systems, requiring only blowers to move the air. All the electrical installations inside, such as an automatic sliding door, a WiFi router and an information panel are feeded by the energy transferred from photovoltaic solar panels located on the sides of the bus stop. In order to offer an economical alternative to conventional heating or air conditioning systems, we've proposed ground-coupled heat exchanger tubes - there are no compressors, chemicals or burners, only two blowers are required to move the air on the tubes, using the Earth's near constant subterranean temperature to warm the facility. There are two power generating stationary bikes inside the terminal, so that the people who are working on their laptops, working on their iPads, are at the same time generating their own power for those devices. Our aim is to connect people to the energy they use, for them to notice how precious energy is, and how hard it is to come by. The system works by converting the chemical energy in the person's body into mechanical energy in the bycicle, then electrical energy in the motor.
Community consultation:
The community consultation was an important step for the development of an appropriate program to meet the needs of users from the bus stop. Among the problems identified in the current bus stop, is the lack of thermal protection both on cold and hot days, as well the unattractive design of the shelter, poor ergonomic quality of seats and the lack of possible different activities. Responding to the demand for thermal comfort, our project will have a greater thermal insulation, combining layers of different materials on the ceiling and walls, such as mineral wool. Associated with this, there is going to be refrigerated air, which will ensure a pleasant and constant temperature throughout the year. Regarding the aesthetic appeal, we used a curved shape, for the reason that it would be a well-differentiated style compared to the other buildings in the university, and that creates greater prominence to the bus stop. Also planned was an ergonomic wooden furniture, which includes seats and a bookcase. Also, the "Stationary bikes" and the touchscreen information panel have been added to generate a more interactive experience to users. Being attentive to the demands of users can optimize the use of public transport, as well as strengthen ties between student and university, promoting smarter environmental ideas.
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