Eco Tower I

Year
2010
Location
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Type
Design Studio
Team
Bum Suk Ko (Author), Stefan Robanus (Supervisor), Prof. Stefan Behling (IBK2, University of Stuttgart)
Keywords
University, Design Studio, Netherlands, Germany, Parametric

Design Study Progress (Winter Semester 2010) :

Final Geometry :

Eco Tower is a design studio project for a high-rise building that explores the use of wind energy to support natural ventilation in a 200-meter-tall mixed-use tower.

This project marked my first use of fully parametrized design models. The work focused on exploring new form-finding possibilities through algorithmic optimization, while simultaneously enhancing building performance and technical efficiency at a high-rise scale.

In addition, the project provided a comprehensive introduction to the constraints of high-rise planning, including fire protection strategies and the coordination of key regulatory requirements.