Roof Structure
Design Principal
Conceptual Principal
This diagram shows how I have applied my
conceptual principal of form and fluidity, as
developed earlier.
A
B
Form - Fluidity
Structural System
This exploded diagram demonstrates the
structural principal of my design. Integrating such
a complex roof onto an existing building requires
an internal framework and internal/external
cladding, sandwiching the existing wall between;
this structural system was fully developed in
volume 3 of The House
C
A - External zinc cladding panels, seamlessly joined.
B - Structural timber framework, made up of beams
225mm x 75mm. Anchored into the ground and on the
exterior of the existing brickwork.
C - Interior cladding, double layer of plasterboard painted,
tiled in some specific areas. There would also be
insulation between the internal cladding and timber
framework.
D - Existing brick building and new interior intevention.
D
Rainwater
This diagram to demonstrates how the control of
rainwater has been considered, in relation to the
roof. The complex roof structure means that rain
would flow off of the roof in multiple directions,
and this has been managed by a series of gutters
and downpipes. The flat sections of roof would
also be slightly angled to aid flow of water, but
this would not be visible to the eye.
Downpipes to the ground
Downpipes
Flow of rainwater
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