Kinetic
Riad
The Narrative
"Heritage is not static. It must breathe. The "Kinetic Riad" is a study in adaptive reuse for the Medina of Marrakesh. The concept challenges the traditional static courtyard by introducing a mechanical iris roof system. Acting as a dynamic skin, the roof aperture adjusts in real-time to solar gain and atmospheric conditions."
System Kernel
LocationMedina, Marrakesh
Year2024
TypeHeritage Preservation
MechanismIris Aperture
StackBlender + GeoNodes
01 / The Envelope
Static Shell.
02 / The Iris
Dynamic Core.
"This is where ancient masonry meets industrial precision."
Sun Angle: 45.2° // Aperture: 80%
Mechanism
Detail ViewFIG A. LIGHT PATH
[ HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR DATA ]
LOAD: 4500 PSI
TOLERANCE: 0.05mm
LOAD: 4500 PSI
TOLERANCE: 0.05mm
Automated Response
Sensors detecting UV index > 8 trigger the iris closure to 15% aperture, reducing thermal gain by 40%.
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