{"id":8449,"date":"2020-07-08T09:50:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T08:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mappedsites.cardiff.ac.uk\/wsaexhibition\/?p=8449"},"modified":"2020-07-15T11:16:59","modified_gmt":"2020-07-15T10:16:59","slug":"emma-scourfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wsa-ondisplay.co.uk\/2020\/emma-scourfield\/","title":{"rendered":"EMMA SCOURFIELD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

“Aoelian architecture<\/strong>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This design thesis investigates the impact of wind on sand\nmovement in a hot desert environment. The analysis and research focuses on the\nimpact of sand accumulation in an urban context of the town of M\u2019hamid El\nGhizlane. M\u2019hamid is at risk of being engulfed by sand and with more sand on\nthe move due to desertification, which is further exacerbated by climate\nchange, the risk is only increasing. Combined with the idea of using digital\ntools and additive manufacturing, this project seeks to set a precedent for a\nnew type of construction and architectural language that celebrates the impact\nof this extreme environment. This project seeks to set a precedent for building\non the edge of town to combat this problem of desertification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project has stemmed from the close observation of a series of investigations carried\nout in the desert and the concept of placing an object in the sand and\nanalysing the impact of the wind around it. This proposal seeks to inhabit sand\nmitigation for use as a primary school on a site that is exposed to the\nprevailing winds and experiences regular sand storms which has resulted in\ncomplete invasion of sand and consequent abandonment of the existing buildings.\nThe architecture explores opportunities in the existing sand accumulation and\nlooks at both the benefits of deflecting new sand or embracing further\naccumulation. The resulting architecture is derived from the local wind\npatterns and provides a unique setting for children to learn through experiencing\nthe natural forces of the earth that operate at a global scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ground Floor Plan and Sections<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Outdoor Playground<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Windscoop Library View <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Windscoop Section<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CONTACT EMAIL:  escourfield@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LINKEDIN: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/emma-scourfield\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curated by Thomas Thwaites<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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