Nave
Air Conditioning System for Yael Issacharov
Nave is a terracotta tile system combined with water flow, used to cool indoor spaces in desertic environments. The cooling method is based on a local traditional cooling solution, and answers a local need. In the project, the tile transforms form a generic product, back into a local, tailored to place product. The system operates on minimal energy and water consumption and is used for green building. The system has three variations: wall tiles, partition and a totem vertical cooling body.
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Translations of Nave are ready for you in an array of languages: კონდიცირების სისტემა KA, Eine Klimaanlage DE, Το Σύστημα Κλιματισμού EL, એર કન્ડીશનીંગ સિસ્ટમ GU, Sistèm Èkondisyone HT, Tsarin Kwandishan HA, ʻōnaehana Ea HAW, מערכת מיזוג אוויר HE, एयर कंडीशनिंग सिस्टम HI, Cua Txias System HMN, A Légkondicionáló Rendszer HU, Loftræstikerfi IS, Usoro Ntụ Oyi IG, Sistem Pendingin Udara ID, Córas Aerchóirithe GA, Il Sistema Di Climatizzazione IT, 空調システムは JA, Sistem Air Conditioning JV, ಹವಾನಿಯಂತ್ರಣ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯು KN, Ауаны Баптау Жүйесі KK, ប្រព័ន្ធម៉ាស៊ីនត្រជាក់ KM, Sisitemu Yo Guhumeka RW, 에어컨 시스템은 KO, Pergala Klîma KU, Кондиционер Системасы KY, ລະບົບເຄື່ອງປັບອາກາດ LO, Systema Caeli Condiciones LA, Gaisa Kondicionēšanas Sistēma LV, Oro Kondicionavimo Sistema LT, Klimaanlag System LB, Систем За Климатизација MK, Ny Rafitra Fanamafisam-Peo MG, Sistem Penyaman Udara MS, എയർ കണ്ടീഷനിംഗ് സിസ്റ്റം ML, Sistema Ta 'kondizzjonament Ta' L-Arja MT, Ko Te Punaha Hau MI, एअर कंडिशनिंग सिस्टम MR, Агааржуулалтын Систем MN, वातानुकूलित प्रणाली NE, Klimaanlegg NO, ଏୟାର କଣ୍ଡିସିନର ସିଷ୍ଟମ OR, د هوایی کنډک سیسټم PS, سیستم تهویه مطبوع FA, System Klimatyzacji PL, Sistema De Ar Condicionado PT, ਏਅਰ ਕੰਡੀਸ਼ਨਿੰਗ ਸਿਸਟਮ PA, Sistemul De Aer Condiționat RO, Система Кондиционирования Воздуха RU, Faiga Ea Malulu SM, Систем Климатизације SR, Air Conditioning System SN, ايئر ڪنڊيشن سسٽم SD, වායු සමීකරණ පද්ධතිය SI, Klimatizačný Systém SK, Klimatski Sistem SL, Nidaamka Qaboojiyaha SO, Air Conditioning System ST, El Sistema De Aire Acondicionado ES, Sistem Ac SU, Mfumo Wa Hali Ya Hewa SW, Luftkonditioneringssystem SV, Ang Air Conditioning System TL, Системаи Кондитсионер TG, ஏர் கண்டிஷனிங் சிஸ்டம் TA, Кондиционер Системасы TT, ఎయిర్ కండిషనింగ్ సిస్టమ్ TE, ระบบปรับอากาศ TH, Klima Sistemi TR, Kondisioner Ulgamy TK, Система Кондиціонування UK, ایئر کنڈیشنگ سسٹم UR, ھاۋا تەڭشىگۈچ سىستېمىسى UG, Konditsioner Tizim UZ, Hệ Thống Điều Hòa Không Khí VI, System Aerdymheru CY, Airconditioning Systeem FY, Inkqubo Yokupholisa Umoya XH, לופטקילונג סיסטעם YI, Air Karabosipo Eto YO, I-Air Conditioning System ZU, Air Conditioning System EN, Lugversorgingstelsel AF, Sistemi I Ajrit Të Kondicionuar SQ, የአየር ማቀዝቀዣ ዘዴ AM, نظام تكييف الهواء AR, Օդորակման Համակարգը HY, Kondisioner Sistemi AZ, Aire Girotuko Sistema EU, Сістэма Кандыцыянавання BE, এয়ার কন্ডিশনার সিস্টেম BN, Sistem Klimatizacije BS, Климатичната Система BG, လေအေးပေးစက်စနစ်သည် MY, El Sistema D'aire Condicionat CA, Air Conditioning Sistema CEB, Air Conditioning System NY, 空調系統 ZY, 空调系统 ZH, Sistema Di Climatizazione CO, Klimatizacijski Sustav HR, Klimatizační Systém CS, Klimaanlæg DA, Airconditioningsysteem NL, Klimatizila Sistemo EO, Kliimaseade ET, Ilmastointijärjestelmä FI, Le Système De Climatisation FR, Siostam Fionnarachaidh-Adhair GD, Sistema De Aire Acondicionado GL, expanding accessibility.
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Unique Properties
NAVE is a terracotta tile system combined with water flow, used to cool indoor spaces in desertic environments. The cooling method is based on a local traditional cooling solution, and answers a local need. In the project,The tile transforms form a generic product, back into a local, tailored to place product. The system operates on minimal energy and water consumption and is used for green building. The system has three variations: Wall tiles, Partition and a totem- vertical cooling body.
Tags
Green building, Terracotta, Local design, Cooling system, Traditional design, Ceramics
Production Technology
All of the ceramic bodies are hollow bodies of local terracotta, manufactured with plaster molds in slip casting technology. A dedicated formula controls the irrigation of the system, optimizes temperature, water use and humidity, and prevents mold formation. The flexible joints are made by injection molding of recycled rubber.
Design Challenge
The major technical/research challenge in the development of “Nave” was transforming an uncontrollable cooling principle (a combination of water and terracotta, both natural materials) to a controlled cooling system. This was crucial. The system has to be extremely comfortable in order to be appealing as a cooling solution, and has to be very accurate in the amounts of water coming in the system, to not be wasteful and not cause damage.I have mastered the issue by exploring many directions for inspirations and consulting with people wiser than myself. I had the assistance of a very talented physicist (Yuval Bashan). We combined the results of the experiments I had conducted (mentioned before) and his knowledge, to develop the irrigation formula. I solved the challenge of the shape using 2 principles: First, Provide several options of shape. The belonging of the product to the “tile” product category, made it sensible to offer several shape options and variations. Second, I searched for a pattern that belongs to the semantic image world of “cooling”. I developed 2 main patterns ; “cooling ribs” pattern, belongs to the image world of radiators and electric components, and a “‘weaved” pattern, inspired by traditional weaved partitions, made to provide shape and allow air flow in spaces in desertic environments.
Project Duration
The project started in October 2019, and presented as a thesis project in September 2020. The design development was made in Tel Aviv, Israel, and the project is destined to the Negev area, Israel.
Operation Flow
On a day to day use, there is almost no interaction between the user and the system. The system is automatic and autonomic, and fully controlled by an irrigation system to keep the space in a constant state of climate comfort. The user has the option to pause, shut down or reprogram the temperature and humidity goal. The assembly system for Nave was designed based on existing mounting solutions from the construction world. Acquaintance with the method and tools of assembly will ease the use of this new product for architects, contractors and builders, and encourage them to choose the sustainable solution over the existing one.
Research
The technical research for “Nave” consisted of 3 main steps: The first step’s objective was identifying a cooling principle that can be used in a tile format,is matching with the environmental conditions of the desert and is energy efficient. This part of the research was conducted as exploring existing cooling solutions: Cooling mechanisms in plants and animals, traditional cooling solutions and desertic architecture, and new materials and inventions. The conclusion was that the traditional cooling solution (water flow in a terracotta vessel) is actually the most fitting to the desertic environment. This conclusion came with an insite, that traditional solutions could be renovated to solve contemporary problems, and that they are, by nature, lean in energy and resources - hence more sustainable. The second step’s objective was to sanitize the cooling principle into a formula that will be able to calculate the amount of water needed for the system in any given space size, temperature and humidity percentage. This step was essential to create a controlled, functional system, avoid overuse of water and the creation of mold.This part of the research was a combination of “material research” that consisted of experiments with terracotta tiles in different shapes and a development of the irrigation formula developed by a physicist. In the experiments, a wet ceramic tile was placed in a container simulating a desertic climate. In each experiment a different kind of tile was put (different in thickness, size, or shape). The results of the experiments helped establish how the tile’s thickness and its surface size and shape influence the efficiency of the water evaporation, and provided data on the tile’s influence on temperature and humidity change in a space over time. Lastly, along with designing the tiles shape and look (with the desired surface) arose the need to design an efficient and approachable method of assembly. That objective was crucial, because comfort, time effectiveness, cost and flexibility would be crucial to the application of the system in the “real-world” and the appeal to the professionals involved in the purchase and installation of the system. The research consisted of a lot of interviews with different professionals from the construction word, from architects to plumbers. It concluded with the design of the assembly system based on existing principles from the construction world (methods of roof tiling for example).
Inspiration
The motive for the project was the idea that the walls in the space can become active- benefits the people who live in the space. The main inspiration was the work of Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy, who pioneered the use of traditional building methods to design local oriented buildings. The cooling method in the project is based on the Palastinian Jara- a traditional terracotta water container that was hung from the ceiling of the room. It was used to cool drinking water and chill the room.
Image Credits
Images #1,#3,#4,#5 : CGI Artist Francesco Maria Lucini, 2020 Images #2: Noa Paul, 2020
Project Overview
Nave Air Conditioning System has been a Bronze winner in the Building Materials and Construction Components Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Yael Issacharov was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Nave Air Conditioning System.
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Introducing Nave: A Terracotta Tile System for Green Building Cooling
Yael Issacharov presents Nave, a terracotta tile system designed to cool indoor spaces in desertic environments, inspired by traditional cooling solutions and local needs.
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