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1- Ecorium: -
Location: -
part of Ecoplex in seocheon-gun,
South Korea

Ecorium Site Plan Concept: Figure 2-1: Ecorium view

composed of Various greenhouses
& controlled environments in order
to reproduce the global ecosystem of
the 5 different climate zones; tropical
, desert, Mediterranean, temperate & polar.

Figure 2-2: Ecorium Site plan

Figure 2-3: Ecorium Ground floor plan

Figure 2-4: Ecorium First floor plan

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Ecourim Area Study: -

Exhibitions Educational Services Commercial

Tropical 2830 Education 400 General 1500 Outdoor 530

hall cafe

Desert 1400 Cinema 210 Lobbies 3170 cafe 370

Mediterranean 1110 Archives 100 Restaurant 1390

Temperate 1470 Eco 4090

gallery

Polar 1040 Total site area 33090 SQM

General 1100 Total floor area 23800 %71

Special 350 Total built area 15000 %45

Table 2-1: space study

Structure: -
large greenhouses supported by
a mega-structure main arch
which provides stability to the
whole structure. It is equipped
with horizontal band-truss which
provides lateral stability & integrity
to the whole structure. Slopped
vertical trusses connected to the
main Figure 2-5: Ecorium Elevation
arch support the curtain wall as
well as resistance to wind.

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Sustainability: -
1. alignment & orientation of green
ideal environment
depending on the
climate of each one
2. natural ventilation effects
could be
maintained through the 4
seasons for
necessary facilities
[Link] curtain wall gathers
rainfall
Figure 2-6: Ecorium Section

[Link] energy consumption is reduced

by 10%

Advantages: -
Buffer zones before each 
exhibit
Use of contours, plants 
&animals gives a naturalistic feel
Good link between floors 
Bathrooms grouped to 4 
locations
Clear &controlled 
entrances

Disadvantages: -
CHART 2-1: Ecorium circulation
Not enough bathrooms' upstairs  Diagram
Circulation inside exhibits is confusing 
Poor link between last 2 exhibits 
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2. Cooled Conservatories: -

Location: -
part of gardens by the bay, Singapore

Concept: -
two of the largest conservatories in the world,
part of a 54-hectare botanic garden, they
Figure 2-7: Gardens by the bay view imitate the climate of

Figure 2-8: Gardens by the bay concept Figure 2-9: Gardens by the bay Site
plan

Area Study: -

10818 Flower dome

760 Retail
Figure 2-10: Indoor waterfall Figure 2-11: flower
315 Fine dining
1200 Services
6800 cloud dome

Figure 2-12: Deployable shades

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Figure 2-13: Gardens by the bay Section A

Figure 2-14: Gardens by the bay Section B

Structure: -
Egg-shaped steel and glass grid shell
supported by Steel arches to resist lateral wind loads

Super Trees: - Figure 2-12: Deployable shades

That expel the hot air from the conservatory & produce energy via solar
panels while also providing shade. because this project is also the hot climate, same
technical sustainability solutions are used in my design.
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Deployable Shades Effect: -

CHART 2-2: Deployable shades effect

Diagram

Recycling: -
of rainwater to be used in irrigation & of waste to make fertilizer & burn it to
produce energy.

CHART 2-3: Gardens by the bay ecosystem

Diagram

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