ACCORDIVATOR (Accord+Activator) Future of Entrepreneurial Epicenter

Project idea

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The project aims to break the social stigma towards entrepreneurs, ensure an affordable and flexible commercial space compatible with the shift in demand to catalyze startup culture through the integration of technology in architecture, and consider the long-term changes that involve the addition and subtraction of the building’s material and harness natural resources such as daylight to ensure a sustainable development for a commercial building. With the coordination of these aspects the idea tends to activate a commercial campus environment within a building which is represented with the name Accordivator.
The objectives of the study are:
1. To identify the development ideas leading towards the concept of user-responsive design.
2. To analyze the needs of personalization, combinatorial customization of work space.
3. To examine the possibilities of component-based design to boost up co-working, develop mutually beneficial relationship and integrate economic and socio-cultural factors.
4. To formulate architectural design strategies, correspond to the practice of circular economy throughout the building lifecycle and achieve the global sustainable development goals.
5. To develop a prototype that can evident the core concept of the study.
To implement the prototype on a specific site context maintaining local building code and regulations.
The research aims to discuss about the points to be improved in conventional Office Design which corresponds to different user needs. The result of this will be included in the next section of the of this chapter concerning the following objectives:
• Sense of Community & Campus like environment - Psychological Need
• Health Issues & Safety Measures - Physical Need
• Utilization of Resources (Huge material waste) - Environmental Need

Project description

The project was started as an architectural response to the rise and growth of entrepreneurial mindset in Bangladesh among the youth as well as people from different ages. There's a common assumption in Bangladesh that job is safer than business and job holders are celebrated more here. Which results people feel demotivated socially in terms of starting a new business. This project tends to be a mythbuster of this social stigma which can convey the message of social acceptance of entrepreneurial culture and make the entrepreneurs feel like a part of the society. An architecture dedicated to solve the modern day business problems, well oriented and customizable space, futuristic approach to sustainability and integration of circular economy can not only accelerate the growth of professionals but also investors around the world will feel more interested to count on our country that can push our economic growth one step ahead.
The idea was generated by the different needs of space demand collected from the survey and analyzing them an optimized size was decided and tried to provide some controlled customization and adaptability of spaces through modular architecture. This can give individual touch to each offices and the component based customization can reduce the huge wastage of materials. The prototype was developed to be used in an open rig structure where the building can metabolically grow or reduced according to the demand and after a certain period of time when there will more this type of buildings they can share the materials among them and this can associate the economy not only with space but also with materials used in buildings. To serve this purpose a warehouse is integrated with the design as well that can store materials.
To ensure space quality and better work environment some supporting facilities like gym, jogging track, outdoor gardens are created which can develop a sense of community among the tenants as well. There is an watch tower has been developed as an extra feature of the building which was in response to the site context that allows people to explore the interesting urban fabric from an interesting point of view and that can be a point of attraction to the people who may or may not be the tenants of the building.
This research study is mostly a theoretical framework that is tried to be implemented in a real building and enhance its functionality. This study can provide a kickstart for user-oriented design strategies and in future more variables and integration of technology can enrich this study with more feasibility and functionality. It can create a whole new industry in the real estate market and make a great ecosystem between the different fields of jobs as well.

Technical information

The main construction has mostly used Steel as it is light weight, durable, nature friendly and it can ensure modularity as well. Another reason of using steel is the fast construction capability which is very crucial for this type of metabolic architecture. The modules are made with steel tube where the tube steel capacity is calculated by using the formula S=M/Fy, where M is expressed point load format M=PL/4. P is the load in pounds applied at the middle of the tube steel and L in feet i.e. if L is 4 feet long then the load P is applied 2 feet from the support point, 3 ft from support for 6 ft long and so on. The capacity in this case is referred to the how heavy a load that the tube section can carry given a specific length. By substituting the PL/4 in the S equation above and solve for P yields P = S*Fy*4/L. The result of this equation is shown in the table below.S is the tube section modulus found in tube steel properties. Fy is 66 percent of the yield strength of structural tube which is 46 ksi or 46,000 psi. The average calculated load of a single module can be 175kg/385lbs.
The exterior walls are of fiber cement board because of durability, cost, maintenance or fire resistance and interior is made of plaster board.
The modules will work on subscription model for the tenants through app or website and create a dynamic community among them. When the subscribed modules are prepared they will be connected to the mother structure by using a crane that can move in x, y, and z axis incorporated with the building. This can also used for maintenance so that the procedure can not interrupt the internal function of the building and be operated externally.
Environmental Response:
Semitransparent PV panels are a specific type of transparent solar panel with a light transmittance below 100%., pitched at 30° to maximize solar energy harvesting.
Total surface area of PV panels = 1250m²
Estimated number of PV panels = 1250m²/ 1.6m²
= 780 panels
Power rating of PV panel = 300W
Total power output = 234kW
Rainwater Harvesting: A rainwater tank stores rain water to be used for toilet flashes and landscape.
Area of rainwater collector = 1200m²
Annual rainfall = 1854 per annum
Run-off coefficient = 0.75
Thus, annual rainwater harvested= 1200x1854x0.75
= 16,68,600 Liters per annum
= 83,430 litters
Proposed water tank size capacity is 83,430 Liters
Court Garden: A courtyard with soak able ground treatment to recreate green habitat, bio diversity and create a comfortable microclimate for the site.
Green roof: Ballasted roofs consisting of a waterproofing membrane, growing medium (soil) and vegetation (plants) overlying a traditional roof.
Encouraging Green Vehicle: According to LEED, 2.5% short term and 5% long term bicycle facility should be provided for the occupants and in response to it there are 20 short term and 80 long term bicycle stand is provided and there are 2 showers per 150 occupants in the building.
Also 5% of the car parking should be assigned for Green Vehicles which are close to the entrance and 2% should have EV charging facilities. To reflect it 4 cars parking of the 80 are dedicated to green vehicles and each of them have EV charging facility.