Office of Sustainability at Princeton University | Cool Oculus: Enhancing Thermal Comfort @PrincetonSECN | Uploaded 9 years ago | Updated 2 hours ago
The intention of the Cool Oculus is to cool an outdoor pavilion in hot, dry areas in the Middle East. The funnel shape draws humid air to the bottom allowing for evaporative cooling through the membrane. At night the structure folds down and exposes the concrete beneath it to the cool night sky. This concrete remains relatively cool throughout the day. Therefore in combination with evaporative cooling it provides a more thermally comfortable environment. Prototype designed by Dorit Aviv ‘15, graduate of the Princeton Masters Architecture program.
The intention of the Cool Oculus is to cool an outdoor pavilion in hot, dry areas in the Middle East. The funnel shape draws humid air to the bottom allowing for evaporative cooling through the membrane. At night the structure folds down and exposes the concrete beneath it to the cool night sky. This concrete remains relatively cool throughout the day. Therefore in combination with evaporative cooling it provides a more thermally comfortable environment. Prototype designed by Dorit Aviv ‘15, graduate of the Princeton Masters Architecture program.
