Wonova

It is an idea and concept for a feasibility study around a 3D-printed facade envelope. The primary thought comes from a nonwoven textile-like felt and its excellent insulation. I’ve analysed the possibility of creating insulation by different layer densification, like in nonwoven textiles. The facade section goes from stiff-laminated 3D-printed layers to complete delamination, providing air pockets. The mono-material facade section was divided by its insulation performance and repeated in the 3D print section. As a general idea of using 3D printing for the facade system, I have analysed the possibility of its recyclability and circularity of the materials. Its monomateriality in the first step solves the problem with the material disconnection needed to keep circularity. Because printable materials are now more circular, keeping them in a closed loop is possible. For this study, I chose to print with plant-based PLA material, which is well-known as biodegradable. For further execution, a suitable material for weather treatment and fire redundancy is essential. Overall the circularity of the facade envelope is the core of this project. Facade engineers from Eckersley-O’Callaghan Engineers supported the project for structure, and thermal calculations endorsed the project.