SHUAIB BAYAT
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL
Exploring solar energy design systems in peri-urban settlements for responsive architecture
The thesis proposes the design of a multipurpose
upcycling skills centre in Cato Manor. Bayat saId,
“I believe that having a visual stimulus in your
environment is important. For example, if I’m walking
down the street, I want to see an eclectic mix of
buildings that I find exciting to look at rather than
a row of uniform ones. Architecture fascinates me,
with a desire to explore how science and tech-
nology can be used to improve the performance
of buildings both socially and environmentally.
Architecture has brought out the dichotomy of my
personality, allowing me to engage both creatively
and scientifically with the aesthetic functional aspects
of design. Growing up as a kid in the coastal city
80
of Durban, I had the privilege to study architecture
at the University of KwaZulu-Natal as it was a
platform to pursue my childhood dream. Studying
architecture allowed me to have a deep passion for
art as I began to have the thrill to be amongst those
to change the skylines that form out cities. Taking on
the challenge of becoming a master in architecture,
enabled me to combine the strongest aspect of my
personality, a fascination with functional art and
design, particularly arrangements of light and space,
enthusiasm for solving practical problems and also
working with other people. Creativity is powerful
skill, an intriguing ability evolving from our originalities
and perspectives.”
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