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2024 / Eco Design / Sustainable: Conceptual Designs / Student

Oasis Facade-Sculptural energy-free cooling Module

  • Prizes
    Winner in ECO DESIGN/Sustainable: Conceptual Designs
  • Lead Designer
    Hou Jialu, Xiang Yate
  • University
    Royal College of Art
Oasis Facade is a sculptural module using porous ceramics for energy-free cooling, reducing AC use. It merges ancient methods with modern tech. Porous ceramic and water evaporation create passive cooling. The modular design offers flexibility with three styles and six modules, some with vertical agriculture. It's energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and versatile for parks, squares, malls, and offices. This design ensures resource efficiency and meets needs for beauty and function, enhancing public spaces. It impacts green building and urban sustainability with innovative solutions.
Photo Credit: Hou Jialu, Xiang Yate