TEAM
UNICODE
Deliverable #3
Press Release #3
Introduction
Project Description
Concept
Design Approach
Objectives
Urban Regeneration
House Design
Dissemination Activities and Current Impact
Communication Info
Team
Organization Chart
Team Members
Collaborating Institutions and Sponsoring Companies
Contact Information
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mountainous and only one quarter is suitable for agricultural production, which further limits the supply of land that can be used for farming and socio-economic activities apart from forestry, water resources, and mining.
NCTU / UNICODE, a team from National Chiao Tung University (NCTU), views Solar Decathlon Europe as an opportunity to develop a prototype house for coexisting with nature by focusing on the green house technology that has been developed for cultivating orchids in Taiwan combined with the research institute here in NCTU. The university’s main campus is located at the center of the Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan’s national research center. The area is referred to as the Silicon Valley of Asia. More than 400 technology companies have been established in the Science Park.
Taiwan is an island located on the eastern edge of the Asian continental shelf with complex geological and topographical characteristics. The rivers are short and swift and typhoons, floods, and earthquakes are frequent occurrences. In the face of such natural disasters, the ecosystem of Taiwan is quite vulnerable. With its high population density and limited land, Taiwan underwent rapid development that has inflicted much damage on its natural environment. Eco-friendly buildings are essential to conserving the natural habitats of Taiwan’s diverse fauna and flora.
Since the lack of feasible land of an island country presents an innate limitation on its development, the most important issue for its sustainable development should be to make optimal use of the land resources it possesses. This is especially true in Taiwan’s case, as two thirds of its land area is
Introduction
reuse our own water.
The concept of our house is designed according to the Taiwanese local conditions, however, we believe these systems are applicable to many locations around the world. Here are the sustainable approaches to the house, which we have incorporated into the design process:
NCTU/Unicode is developing a prototype house that will use progressive greenhouse technology developed in Taiwan for the cultivation of orchids. In addition to emphasizing harmony with nature, NCTU Unicode also strives to create a comfortable living space, which means dealing with high temperatures and extreme humidity in Taiwan. We believe that using less energy for climate control in the house makes the project more sustainable and more attractive to markets not only in Taiwan but in other countries as well. We want to devise a solar house solution that is suitable for the local conditions, but can also be applied to a wider range of locations as well.
Project
Concept
We took inspiration for most of the design concept from the local conditions in Taiwan, considering elements such as the island climate, available technology, industrialization methods, and social housing issues.
Island climate
Located on the Tropic of Cancer, Taiwan has a marine tropical climate. The northern part of the island has a rainy season that lasts from January through late March. The entire island also experiences hot, humid weather from June through September. In order to create a comfortable living space, high temperature and extreme humidity are the biggest issues to solve. In the present day, eco-friendly practices are also of extreme importance, so we plan to use the lowest amount of energy possible for climate control in the house.
We can all learn from Nature. A house is like a plant. The leaves collect dewdrops, and the roots absorb water, which circulate in the stems, and the leaves perform photosynthesis. This cycle creates water and energy, which are then properly stored and supplied to the entire plant. Our house will function similarly, as the solar panels absorb and convert light from the sun, into energy that is stored in the battery then supplied to the rest of the house. We can also harvest, circulate, recycle and
1. Light weight structure with BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaic) system
2. Highly insulated structural panel for living space 3. Solar thermal water device for radiant flooring
4. Humidity and temperature control system develop upon the green house technology.
Green house technology
When we started to develop the concept of our house, we looked into the avant-garde greenhouse technologies that are available in Taiwan, with special focus on how orchids are cultivated. Taiwan is world famous for its successful industry in the cultivation of orchids. We recognized that Taiwan’s greenhouse technology is supremely advanced and realized that it is ideal for implementation in our project house to control the temperatures and humidity of our inside space.
Social housing issues
We are also aware of the problems with social housing in Taiwan and are trying to configure our house to improve the conditions. The housing system in Taiwan has been fully commercialized. In the beginning, public housing was able to fulfill a social function, but almost every unit has since
been sold off and privatized. As a result the system ignores disadvantaged groups, social justice and low-income housing: rented housing accounts for only 0.8% of public housing in Taiwan, 0.64% of which is in Taipei. We realize that the system we develop for the Solar Decathlon Europe is also applicable for the social housing; not only will renewable energy create a comfortable living space, but it can also reduce utility and living costs.
Industrialization methods
One of the advantages of integrating greenhouse technology into the design of our house is that there already exists an industrialized market in Taiwan, will help lower the construction costs and make the house more affordable.
power station original circulation
steel window
roof garden vertical garden
street light
energy through the photovoltaic panels integrated on the roof, but also to regulate the internal temperatures of the house through a thermal mass wall. We also maximize water efficacy by using greenhouse evaporative cooling and drip irrigation systems. Lastly, the functions of sunlight and water intersect to provide heated water that can be used domestically as well as to regulate indoor temperatures when it is cold outside. The implementation of such systems will provide great benefit at little cost, as the lightweight structure of the house will allow for efficient construction and low budgets.
Design Approach
The concept of our house is based on local conditions, but we are confident that these systems are applicable around the globe. We are expecting much drier climate conditions during the Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 in Versailles, France. The challenge is do design a house that functions well in the both dry and humid conditions. However, this will provide us with valuable experience that will contribute to our plans of marketing the house in different cities and countries.
We have designed the house so that both sunlight and water are utilized to ensure optimal living conditions and minimal waste. Our house harnesses natural light not only to generate electric
Application to Social Housing
Next, we would like to talk about the possible development of our solar house to a new type of Taiwanese social housing system. At the present moment, Taiwan’s social housing situation is in sore need of improvement. As much of Taiwan’s land is not easily developed, most of the 23.31 million people of Taiwan live close to the coasts rather than in the mountains, which take up around two thirds of the island’s land mass. With such high population density – in Taipei, the capitol of Taiwan, population density in separate districts range from 4,600 to 27,600 – the solution the Taiwanese people use is to build upwards. Many families have row houses three to four stories tall that take up very little horizontal space. The other most common form of housing is the duplex apartment that also extends vertically to maximize the number of families that can inhabit the apartment. Despite the solutions to conserve space, there are still a number of people who require but cannot afford better homes. The social housing system is partly to blame, as it only takes up 0.8% of the total houses in Taiwan, compared to 6.06% in Japan, 6.2% in the USA, and 9.7% in Korea.
We believe that our solar house can help mend the social housing system in a number of ways in addition to making the buildings of Taiwan more environmentally friendly without causing a large disturbance in the pre-existing structures. Firstly, the manufacturing process of our house can be modularized and industrialized, which will reduce the work load of the construction workers and shorten the required construction time, ultimately resulting in a lower construction budget. The house will incorporate a water-filtering system as well as a thermal water system for the cooling and heating of units. The house will also be self-sustaining with electricity through the use of building integrated photovoltaic panels. If our design is implemented successfully, we anticipate up to a 12% increase of social housing in Taiwan. A report that includes the data from Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 will be submitted as a proposal to the Ministry of the Interior of Taiwan after the completion of the project.
Row house Duplex house
Rate of Social Housing
Objectives
Augmenting Pre-existing Architecture
Urban Regeneration
Our goal is to revamp the social housing system of Taiwan and integrate more eco-friendly buildings in the process. As one of the aspects of environmental architecture is to disturb the surroundings as little as possible, one of the things we hope to accomplish is to create a design that causes minimal disturbance and even contributes aesthetically to its surroundings. We choose "Urban Regeneration" as our goal because we strive not only to improve the architecture of crowded cities like Taipei, but also to target social issues by addressing the social, economic, and physical needs of the people. Our solution is to build on top of existing buildings – specifically, the row houses and duplex apartments that are extremely common in Taipei.
Not only will our design support a sustainable system that increases energy conservation and cuts down on house utility costs, but it will also improve the visual landscape of the Taipei skyline. At the present, most of the roofs are either concrete with metal water tanks placed in the most convenient position or covered by metal roofs to prevent rainwater leakage. Our plan is to place the aesthetically-pleasing solar house on the rooftops of existing buildings, creating a place to live and socialize, as well as to put the necessary mechanical features.
With urban regeneration, we plan to expand existing structures with as little disruption to the original architecture and its occupants as possible. This is why we made sure to modularize the Orchid House. This reduces not only the costs, but also construction time. Additionally, the house is designed to fit on pre-existing buildings. Because the two building types we plan to target -- row houses and duplex apartments -- have different rooftop shapes, the Orchid House is designed in an "L" shape, in which the short arm of the "L", the bedroom, can be detached to make an "I" shaped studio. This "I" shaped structure fits perfectly on the long, narrow rooftops of row houses; the stairs of the Orchid House can be connected to the original stairs of the row house, and the mezzanine level can become an open socializing space for all the tenants of the building.
Moreover, when applied to the wider duplex apartment buildings, the "L" shaped Orchid House can be mirrored to form a sideways "C". Not only does this form efficiently increase the number of social houses, but it also contributes to the lives of the original occupants of the apartment. The terrace space within the "C" can have multiple purposes. For example, it can be used as an area to gather and hold social events; people can cultivate plants for aesthetics or for food, and for improved air quality; the apartment can also utilize the terrace as space to extend its pre-existing elevator. In the last case, the Orchid House can contribute even more by sharing some of the electricity harvested by its solar panels and using it to power the elevator.
Essentially, the best and primary intention of NCTU Unicode is to create a single dwelling prototype that focuses on environmental and social issues. Our design will reduce the heat island effect of Taipei and encourage households to conserve resources and use less destructive forms of energy. In addition to our “green rooftop system” we also intend to create passive wind ventilation systems that will save energy in the naturally hot and humid Taiwan environment. Furthermore, our design will also contribute greatly to improving the social housing program of Taiwan and provide better living conditions for the population.
House Design
Although our house will be designed as a single dwelling for Solar Decathlon Europe, our final goal is to adopt the housing structure as an element of collective social housing. In order to achieve it, the structural system has to be extendable to multi-floor buildings and configured in certain modular units. We will utilize BIM (Building Information Modeling) software for the complex building system and create an efficient but strong structure system. The social housing will be self-sufficient not only in terms of the energy supply, but also in that the occupants can consume the food they grow in the areas in and around the house that are watered via drip irrigation
NCTU / UNICODE’s “Orchid House” will incorporate all of the progressive technology that is available in the NCTU research lab, Hsinchu Science and
Technology Industrial park, as well as all over Taiwan, including greenhouse technologies, digital environmental control interfaces, solar thermal collectors, and high efficiency photovoltaic panels. However, if we only rely on those technologies, the construction costs will likely exceed the limit of market availability. We aim to make the Orchid House available at a low cost by distributing and mixing those technologies with other passive methods. For example, we will incorporate an active and passive solar system, and recycle and harvest water for radiant flooring, drip irrigation, and the greenhouse evaporative cooling technology. In order to achieve our goal, we have focused our technological research on the following topics.
Building envelope and passive solar system
In order to utilize the passive solar system, which uses 90% less energy for heating and cooling compared to existing building and archives 75% overall energy savings, we have carefully considered the layout of the house. The west side of the house is composed of a long cement wall that will act as a thermal mass, which will absorb heat during the day that will be released at night when it is colder. We deal with issues of overheating with strategies such as careful placement of windows.
Temperature controlling space
The air temperature will be controlled through the green house space to minimize the energy consumption for cooling and heating the living space. Using technology inspired by the orchid growers of Taiwan, the house will remain cool on the inside even during hot summer days. Hot air will enter the house through louvers that cover the indoor water subunit, which collects and uses rain water to cool down the air with evaporation. The cool air is then drawn through the house by several large, silent fans stationed at the opposite end of the house.
On the other hand, during the winter, the louvers will be closed to prevent frigid air from entering the Orchid House. Additionally, the main water unit, which is heated using solar energy, will provide hot water that will circulate under the floorboards to radiate heat. The thermal mass wall will also be invaluable to providing heat through passive solar methods. The house will be analyzed in the early developmental stage using solar access calculation software, such as Ecotect, to generate environmental feedback.
Water Harvesting and Usage
I n o rd e r to co n s e r ve re s o u rc e s a n d a c t environmentally, we will harvest rain water in a subunit water tank close to the roof. This reservoir will be used not only as part of the cooling system as mentioned above, but also as a source of water for the various plants in the house. We have looked into drip irrigation as the most efficient use of our resources for watering the vegetation. Not only is drip irrigation 20-40% more efficient than traditional sprinkler methods, but also it maintains a more suitable balance of air and water in the soil for optimal plant growth.
Lighting system
Lighting design will be an integral element of the house and its energy system. Taiwan is currently one of the largest manufacturers of LED in the world and NCTU’s research institute is also taking part of the industry. We will use the most efficient light source on the market and integrate all lighting with the house sensor system to monitor the room for brightness, comfort, and temperature. Our electrical lighting will work with the mechanical system to increase system efficiency. All the heat generated by the light source will be paired with the performance of air delivery systems to avoid wasting heat by lighting source.
PV system
Among many companies we have researched, we have noticed the innovative work of a Taiwanese company called the Delta Group. An offshoot company, DelSolar, is a leading PV manufacturer in the global industry. DelSolar products have cell efficiencies ranging from 18% to 20%, which allows the Orchid House to harvest more energy using less material. Our design team is working closely with the DelSolar research team to develop the most efficient PV system for the house. We plan not only to use the PV system as a power generator, but also as a key element for the architectural aesthetic.
Control system and Digital fabrication
As part of the NCTU Graduate Institute of Architecture, we are especially knowledgeable about advanced digital technologies, such as interactive mechanisms and CAD/CAM fabrication, which we will apply to the house’s components. The interactive technology will possibly be a sunshade device of the house or sensory device for the human activities in the house integrated in the house control system. We will be able to monitor the system through a wireless network within the house that will be visible in web format to be checked through personal computers and smart phone devices. Also digital fabrication gives the house interior space to be very unique construction with minimal waste of material.
Dissemination Activities and Current Impact
In the past few months, the NCTU Unicode team has attended several conferences, organized several field trips, and introduced itself and the Solar Decathlon Competition in several presentations
One day internship in Ruentex Group –
MARCH 20 2013, TAIPEI
The NCTU/Unicode team participated in Ruentex Group’s internal "Innovation and Technology Committee Meeting" , hosted by the chairman Dr. Samuel Yin. As a result, we had a better understanding of on-going projects, cross-functional operations and innovative construction/material development.
Study Tour of Green Factory – MARCH 20 2013, TAINAN
The NCTU/Unicode team arranged a study tour to visit Green house as well as the Taiwan International Orchid Show 2013 in Tainan. In this tour, we observed the architectural elements of green house, such as shelter, waterproof system, cooling system, fans, artificial lake, and more.
Field trip in Grand Biotechnology – MARCH 21 2013, HSINCHU
To gain knowledge of orchid nursery industry, NCTU/Unicode organized a field trip to Grand Biotechnology, a professional orchid grower company, which is involved in the research and development of orchid tissue culture, through the adoption of biotechnology and high tech bio-processes.
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Excursion to Living 3.0 – MAY 16 2013, TAIPEI
Looking for the most recent advances made in modern living, NCTU/UNICODE made a trip to Living 3.0 to tour its modern house. Living 3.0 strives to develop an efficient intelligent living space, making use of present technological advances in electrical engineering, electronics, materials, information, communication, automation, and control industry.
Meeting with Schneider Electrics – MAY 16 2013, TAIPEI
NCTU/UNICODE seeks to implement only the most efficient and affordable technology in our Orchid House. The search led us to the Schneider Electrics branch in Taiwan, where we witnessed their conviction to constantly increase the
Pecha Kucha – MARCH 25 2013, HSINCHU
In 20 seconds per slide, for a total of 20 slides, one of the members of NCTU/ UNICODE presented her experience of traveling to France for a Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 meeting. This event was held in the Graduate Institute of Architecture of National Chaio Tung University, open to all the architecture students.
Signing the Memorandum of Understanding– APRIL 26 2013,
HSINCHU
A representative of Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB), Mr. Bruno Mesureu, traveled to National Chaio Tung University to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. The Graduate Institute of Architecture held a reception after the ceremony.
Final NCTU/UNICODE Studio Presentation – JUNE 19 2013, HSINCHU
NCTU/UNICODE gave its last presentation on the finalized design to the university professors involved in the project. The presentation, which included a slideshow, a 1:25 model, and several large posters, received favorable responses.
NCTU/UNICODE SDE Tea Party – JUNE 19 2013, HSINCHU
NCTU/UNICODE held a tea party to present its final project design and results to all the professors and students of the Graduate Institute of Architecture at National Chaio Tung University. This was the first time the project was announced to the public, and many current students expressed interest in joining the team.
Introduction to Delta Products – JUNE 6 2013, HSINCHU
In a meeting with representatives of Delta Electronics Inc., NCTU/UNICODE learned about the long-term goals of the Delta Groups, which includes a focus on smarter and greener living such as renewable energy and energy efficient architecture.
Guided Tour of Mega House (EAG) – MAY 16 2013, TAIPEI
NCTU/UNICODE was given a guided tour around the innovative Mega House, which is also known as the EAG House. "E" stands for the electronic management of the entrance and exit of personnel and the sensors that reduce energy consumption. "A" is for automatic, and the "G" stands for green building, in which the building panels can be reused and recycled after disassembly.
Delta ELC. Meeting – JULY 17 2013, TAIPEI
This week, the NCTU/UNICODE team has meeting with our sponsor, Delta elc., to look for the best way of PV technique, communication plan and social awareness.
Ruentex Meeting – JULY 24 2013, TAIPEI
This week, the NCTU/UNICODE team has been very busy gathering support for the Orchid House! We had meetings with our main sponsor, Ruentex Group, to look for the best materials and technologies for our sustainable solar house.
YKK ap Meeting – AUGUST 29 2013, TAIPEI
This week, our team has frequent discussions that focus on the facade and framework detail design with our technical support vendors : YKK AP. We will have a great partnership with YKK AP until the end of this project. Our goals are the same: do the best design proposal. In the YKK AP exhibition room,there are a lot of great cases and material samples. We hope we can combine these materials with our orchid house in the future!
Bayer PC board (polycarbonate) not only allows light to penetrate in but also isolates the heat. It’s a good choice of building façade because it makes indoor space bright as well as reduces the energy consumption. Our Orchid House replaces the original
UIS_Smartliving Meeting– OCTOBER 07 2013, HSINCHU
we have a meeting with UIS to integrate electronic design. The engineers come to NCTU to give us assistance and suggestions about electronic as well as explain how and where the sensors can be set. They also sorted out the distribution graph for us.
Fatton Company Meeting– OCTOBER 07 2013, TAIPEI
This week, Transportation Management Team specially went north to visit Fatton Company to discuss the transportation process from Taiwan to France. How much volume the container can afford and what materials we need in the transportation process are both big challenges for us.
Thermal Mass Testing – OCTOBER 02 2013, HSINCHU
We speculated that the thermal mass can mitigate the dramatic change in outdoor temperature. So we had measured for three days and finally we had the summary that the heat could be stored in PET bottles bricks but not in a cumulative way. So the temperature could be maintained stably.72 hours continuously measurement really made us crazy.
SGS Meeting – OCTOBER 01 2013, TAIPEI
NCTU UNICODE visited SGS Taiwan branch to share the Orchid House project and Solar Decathlon Europe to discuss further collaboration. NCTU Professor Ms. Jan gave an impressive presentation to the professionals in sustainable building industry and amazed them with team UNICODE’s vision of the Orchid House!
Communication Info
For more information, please contact with us at:
National Chiao Tung University Graduate Institute of Architecture NCTU UNICODE TEAM
E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +886.3.573.1977 Fax: +886.3.575.2308 Mailing address:
1001 Ta Hsueh Road, Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan
We set up our Official Web Site in English and Mandarin,
please scan the flash code or link to http://sde.tw to check out our latest updates.
We also have a Facebook fan page to attract more interest in our project.
NCTUNICODE 交 通 大 學 能 源 屋 計 畫 www.sde.tw facebook.com/TWSDE 300 新竹市大學路1001號 http://sde.tw http://www.facebook.com/TWSDE
design director, are specialized in translating digital design to fabrications. In addition, the architecture team also includes professionals in business development, interactive mechanism, interior design and furniture design.
The engineering team includes experts on a variety of interdisciplinary projects in solar cell applications, renewable energy, and solar energy applications. Professor Chang, project research director, is considered a pioneer of the III-V industry in Taiwan and has developed many important research in various project includes III-V triple junction solar cell applications. The team also includes experts in structural, civil, materials, and construction engineering.
NCTU/UNICODE includes architects, engineers, scientists, graphic designers, interior designers, product designers, and representatives of many other disciplines , all extremely knowledgeabl of and skillful in their respective fields. This wide range of experience and expertise provides NCTU/UNICODE great opportunity to explore our unlimited possibility of collaborative environment to complete our fist Solar House in Taiwan.
The architecture team has experience in designing, management, fabrication, and design-building. Professor Tseng, the project principal, has over 15 years of professional experience at all stage of design and construction with high profile award winning projects. Professor Nagatomo and Jan, the
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‧President ‧Director of G.I.A. ‧Dean of Engineering ‧Project Principal ‧Design Director ‧Student Leader ‧Ruentex ‧Delta Foundation ‧Autodesk Inc.‧Delta ELC Inc. ‧U.I.S ‧SGS ‧Dean / Faculty Advisor ‧Students ‧Dean / Faculty Advisor ‧Students ‧Dean / Faculty Advisor ‧Students Graduate Institute of
ARCHITECTURE
Since NCTU/UNICODE will be the first Taiwanese team to enter the Solar Decathlon, we have gathered a team with the best and most knowledgeable among the fields of architecture, engieneering, science, and management in Taiwan.
PRESIDENT OF NCTU
Yan-Hwa Wu Lee Ph.D
is the president of NCTU. Dr. Lee received her doctoral degree in biochemistry from the University of Tennessee and her master and bachelor degrees from the National Taiwan University. She has been member of The Academy of Sciences for the Developing World since 2007 and was also awarded Taiwan Outstanding Women in 2010. Dr. Lee Wu was elected to become an academician of Academia Sinica at Taiwan in 2000, a prestigious position for her scientific achievement.Team
PV SYSTEM DIRECTOR
Chain-Shoo Hsu Ph.D
is a vice president of National Chiao Tong University and also a chair profes sor of the College of Science, Department of Applied Chemistry. Dr. Hsu’s research area is focused on the synthesis of organic materials for optoelectronic applications. Particular examples refer to liquid crystals, liquid crystalline polymers and conjugated polymers.PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Hsin-Li Chang Ph.D
is the Dean of the College of Management and a professor in the Depart ment of Transportation Technology and Management. Dr. Chang received his Ph.D from Northwestern University in Transportation System Engineering. He specialized in Transportation Safety, Traffic Engineering and Control, Travel Demand and Behaviour, and Railway Engineering and Operation.DEAN OF ENGINEERING
Chiun-Hsun Chen Ph.D
is the Dean and a professor of the College of Engineering at National Chiao Tong University. Dr. Chen received his Ph.D and Master degrees in Mechanical & Aerospace Engi neering from Case Western Reserve University. His area of research is Energy-Thermofluids Engi neering / Micro / Nano Engineering.PROJECT CO-DIRECTOR/IT SYSTEM DIRECTOR
Dr. Jason Yi-Bing Lin
is the Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering (CSIE) at National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) since 1995. Lin is the co-author of three books Wireless and Mobile Network Architecture (co-authored with Imrich Chlamtac; published by John Wiley, 2001) Wireless and Mobile All-IP Networks (John Wiley, 2005), and Charging for Mobile All-IP Telecommunications (John Wiley, 2008). He now serves as Vice President of NCTU.TRANSPORTATION ADVISOR
Professor Hsun-Jung Cho
graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Ph.D in Transportation Management and Planning, Urban and Regional Planning in 1989. He is currently a professor in National Chiao Tung University in the Department of Transportation Technology and Management. His areas of interest include Intellegent Transportation Systems, LogisticsINNOVATION DIRECTOR
Yuan-Pern Lee Ph.D
is the Chair Professor of the Department of Applied Chemistry at NCTU. Dr Lee received a Ph.D from the University of California, Berkeley in Chemistry. He specializes in research on physical chemistry, laser chemistry and spectroscopy. He is a fellow of the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World and was also elected an Academician from Academia Sinica in 2008.TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR
June-Hao Hou Ph.D
is an Assistant Professor of the Graduate Institute of Architecture at NCTU and also the program director of Master of Science and PhD program. Dr. Hou received Doctor of Design and Master of Design Studies from Graduate School of Design, Harvard University. He is the Direc tor of A Learning and Design Environment for Parametric Modeling in VR CAVE, National Science Council of Taiwan.TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR
Pei-Hsien Hsu Ph.D
is an Assistant Professor of Graduate Institute of Architecture at NCTU. Dr.Hsu holds a Ph.D in Architecture, Digital Research Studio, from the University of Cambridge. His research was funded by National Science Council and is aimed to investigate the use and the design of mobile aug mented reality system to assist collaborative urban design.DESIGN ADVISOR
Chi-Yi Chang
is a Professor of G.I.A. at NCTU. He has received Master in Design Studies from Harvard University and the Ohio State University. Mr. Chang has won many design awards and competition projects, and has made major contributions to the academic field. He is a member of Council at Urban Design Institute of Taiwan.BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR
Eric Chuang AIA
is an Assistant Professor of G.I.A.. Mr. Chuang received his Master of Architecture degree from University of Pennsylvania (USA) in 1988 and a Bachelor of Architecture from Tunghai University (Taiwan) in 1985. He is registered in the State of Massachu setts. Mr. Chuang is also the Managing Director of Chenco Holding Company, LLC, an investment management corporation with its investment portfolios in real estate, information technology, bio-technology and media in the USA, Taiwan and China.PROJECT PRINCIPAL
C. David Tseng
is a Professor of the Graduate Institute of Architecture as well as the vice Dean of the Col lege of Humanity and Social Science at NCTU. Mr Tseng received his Master degree from Graduate School of Design, Harvard University. He was formerly the Dean of the Architecture Department of Tunghai University in Taiwan and also an Architecture/Landscape Architecture Evaluation Board member of Ministry of Education.DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE
Shu-Chang Kung
is the Director of the Graduate Institute of Architecture at NCTU as well as a vice profes sor. Mr. Kung graduated from the Architecture Department of Tunghai University, Taiwan in 1986, and received a Master of Architecture and Master of Design from the Harvard Graduate School of Design, U.S.A. He is also a licensed architect in Taiwan.ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ADVISOR
Shaw-Bing Chen
is an Assistant Professor of the Graduate Institute of Architecture at NCTU. He received his Master of Science in Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Southern California. He also is a licensed architect in the state of California.MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING CONSULTANT
Chenwu Chung
holds Mater of Architecture as well as Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Arizona. He is a member of International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Mr. Chung won the first Diamond Award of Taiwan Intelligent Building. He is doing research on integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Facility Management.DESIGN DIRECTORS
Minnie Jan
is an Assistant Professor at the NCTU Graduate Institute of Architecture. Ms. Jan graduated from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. She is the select ed researcher for Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 of Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia. Ms. Jan is also an USGBC LEED Accredited Professional.PROJECT MANAGER
Benjamin Tang
is an assistant research fellow at the National Chiao Tung University. Mr.Tang received his master degree in architecture from Tunghai University, Taichung. Mr. Tang is a registered architect/interior designer in Taiwan and also certified specialist for construction and inspector for public accessibility. He curated an exhibition “INFOBox_E1-2 in 2011 and his representing project is the planning of theme park in Suzhou, China.
DESIGN DIRECTORS
Daisuke Nagatomo
is an Assistant Professor at the NCTU Graduate Institute of Architecture. Mr Nagatomo has received his master degree in architecture from Columbia University and bachelor degree from Meiji University. He also holds a research diploma from Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia specialized in Solar House development program. Mr Nagatomo is also an USGBC LEED Ac credited Professional.STUDENT LEADER
Sheng-Kai Sky Tseng
is a research assistant at the National Chiao Tung University. Tseng received his master degree in architecture and bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from NCTU. Tseng is the founding member of Archicake Design and worked as designer, film editor, and reporter in multi-disciplinary projects. While at Graduate Institute of Architecture, Tseng managed several exhibitions including Taipei Pavilion at 2011 Hong Kong/Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism and Architecture.STUDENT LEADER
Ya-Ting Wu
is a research assistant at the National Chiao Tung University. Wu graduated from NCTU with master degree in architecture as well as bachelor degree in foreign languages and literatures. Prior to pursue career as an architect, Wu served as flight attendant in one of major air flight companies in Taiwan. Wu also has worked with Kengo Kuma architects and associates in Tokyo, Japan.STUDENT LEADER
Chia-Hao Lin
is a research assistant at the National Chiao Tung University. Lin received his master degree in digital architectural media from NCTU and bachelor degree from Tamkang University in Taipei. Lin’s research focuses on parametric and interactive design application in architecture. Lin recently completed his installation “Teagloo”, which utilizes digital fabrication technologies.STUDENT TEAM
Yu-hsien Lin, Jeff
Andrew Lu
Trista Wang
Ming-Hung She
Chester Hu
Rui Lin
Chin Yuan Fan
Kelly Chen
Bernard Yang
Wan-Ling Cheng
Ching-Ju Chen
Ruby Tu
Collaborating Institutions and
Sponsoring Companies
Ruentex Engineering & Construction Co.
Ruentex Engineering & Construction Co. is mainly engaged in construction operations, civil engineering contracting, equipment installation and project planning and consulting business. The company also manufactures and sells building materials.
Organizer
Sponsors
Delta Electronics Inc.
Delta Group strives to provide innovative, clean, and energy-efficient solutions for a better future. The company has long implemented green manufacturing processes, recycling, and waste management programs. In recent years, the company has developed high-density and high-efficiency telecommunication power systems, UPS’s with advanced interfaces, computer networking components and products with high software content, microdisplay PTV’s, and much more.
Delta Electronics Foundation
The Delta Electronics Foundation was established in 1990 to facilitate local and global action among a wide range of philanthropists, nonprofit partners, and even private corporations or public policymakers. The foundation focuses primarily in the fields of scientific development, education, and the environment – specifically, the challenges of global warming and international energy deficits.
Sponsors
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning, motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,168 awards in 2012 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 12,500 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 3,800 engineers. Company revenue for 2012 was approximately US$14 billion.
Bayer Taiwan Co.
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, agriculture and high-tech materials. As an innovation company, it sets trends in research-intensive areas. Bayer’s products and services are designed to benefit people and improve the quality of life. At the same time, the Group aims to create value through innovation, growth and high earning power. Bayer is committed to the principles of sustainable development and acts as a socially and ethically responsible corporate citizen. In fiscal year 2012, Bayer employed 110,000 people and had sales of €39.7 billion. Capital expenditures amounted to €1,9 billion, R&D expenses to €3 billion.
MINIWIZ Sustainable Energy Development
Co.
MINIWIZ is a global innovator, dedicated to sustainable solutions through Reuse, Reduce and Recycle. We believe great design and performance in sustainable technology can intersect with and enhance important niches in today's consumer lifestyles. MINIWIZ is an all-in-one design / engineering / manufacturing / product marketing company that creates value through innovative applications of existing and future green technology, translating state-of-the-art sustainable technology into real world practices and delivering well-designed green products at competitive prices.
United Integrated Service Co. Ltd
The E-O department of United Integrated Service Co. Ltd (UIS), originally merged from the Telesis Technologies Co., in July 2003, The vice president of UIS, Dr. O Chang, has exerted his professional experience in military Infrared science accumulated from his academic work in Chung-Shang Institute of Technology (CSIST) and the Industrial Technology Research Institute. Most technologies of E-O achievement are integrated with special hardware and software specialists in electronics, optics and image processing for the medical instrument of the DITI Thermograph and IR security systems applied in commercial areas.
Société Générale de Surveillance
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. It is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 75,000 employees, it operates a network of more than 1,500 offices and laboratories around the world.
HOCHENG Corporation
HCG specializes in manufacturing bathroom facilities in Taiwan since 1931. It provides services in kitchen equipment, precision ceramics and other building products.
Autodesk Inc.
Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and entertainment industries. From blockbuster visual effects and buildings that create their own energy to electric cars and the batteries that power them, the work of our 3D software customers is everywhere.
Sponsors
Spring Pool Glass Industrial CO., Ltd.
Spring Pool Glass Industrial CO., Ltd. started in Hsinchu since 1970, and contributes to recycling waste-glass and reforms it into glass art. Nowadays, the products with highly sustainable added value export to all over the world.
Taiwan Cultural-Creative Development Co.
Ltd
In 2007 the Taiwan Cultural-Creative Development Co. Ltd assumed responsibility for the renovation and operation of the Park and renamed it Huashan 1914. An organically creative environment has been growing ever since. Huashan 1914 now serves as Taipei’s primary creative arts center and a hosting ground for Taiwan’s most significant cultural activities. Examples include the Simple Life music festival and the BiBo student design expo. Today Huashan 1914 is not only the heart of Taiwan’s creative pulse, but also a bridge to a unique architectural past.
ORCHIDS4ALL
Orchid4all is started since 1939, when J.B.J Meeuwissen started his first nursery in Aalsmeer. Through the success in Meeuwissen’s growing methods, he was capable to invest in more and better nurseries. From September 1967 the company started with orchids. Through culture, breeding and selection we have been able to give our customers the latest trends in orchids.
La France à Taiwan
La France a Taiwan’s mission is to facilitate and promote the exchange between France and Taiwan, especially in the economic, cultural, educational and scientific fields. Associations including the Department of Journalism, Public Relations Academic Cooperation, Cultural Office, Economic Department, the Administrative Department and Commerce Department.
Contact information
Title Name Address / Email / Phone
Faculty Advisor David Tseng
National Chiao Tung University, Graduate Institute of Architecture, 1001 Ta Hsueh Road Hsinchu, TW, 300
Faculty Advisor David Tseng [email protected]
Faculty Advisor
0919-088-626
National Chiao Tung University, Graduate Institute of Architecture, 1001 Ta Hsueh Road Hsinchu, TW, 300
[email protected] Project Manager
0911-792-289 Daisuke Nagatomo
National Chiao Tung University, Graduate Institute of Architecture, 1001 Ta Hsueh Road Hsinchu, TW, 300
Daisuke Nagatomo [email protected]
Project Architect Daisuke Nagatomo
0978-081-580 Project Engineer
National Chiao Tung University, Graduate Institute of Architecture, 1001 Ta Hsueh Road Hsinchu, TW, 300
Project Engineer [email protected]
Project Engineer
0958-122-365 Structural Engineer
Ruentex Construction Group
10/F, No.308, Sec. 2, Bade Road, Taipei, Taiwan 10492
Structural Engineer 0939-603-396
Structural Engineer Roy Chen
[email protected] Electrical Engineer
Delta Electronics, Inc.
186 Ruey Kuang Rd, Neihu, Taipei 11491 Taiwan
Electrical Engineer 02-8797-2088#6000
Electrical Engineer Rober Lour
[email protected] Student Team Leader
National Chiao Tung University, Graduate Institute of Architecture, 1001 Ta Hsueh Road Hsinchu, TW, 300
Student Team Leader
Student Team Leader Ya-ting Wu
0921-147-216 [email protected] 0961-070-768 [email protected] 0933-859-673 [email protected] Health & Safety
Team Coordinator
National Chiao Tung University, Graduate Institute of Architecture, 1001 Ta Hsueh Road Hsinchu, TW, 300
Health & Safety
Team CoordinatorHealth & Safety [email protected]
Team Coordinator Kai-tingCheng
0929-588-039
Safety Officers Vicky Lai
National Chiao Tung University, Graduate Institute of Architecture, 1001 Ta Hsueh Road Hsinchu, TW, 300
Safety Officers Vicky Lai [email protected]
Safety Officers Vicky Lai
0912-750-220 Site Operation
Coordinators
National Chiao Tung University, Graduate Institute of Architecture, 1001 Ta Hsueh Road Hsinchu, TW, 300
Site Operation
Coordinators [email protected]
Site Operation
Coordinators Irene Wang
0936-075-392 Contest Captain
National Chiao Tung University, Graduate Institute of Architecture, 1001 Ta Hsueh Road Hsinchu, TW, 300
Contest Captain
Contest Captain Sky Tseng
0988-204-763
Instrumentation Contact
National Chiao Tung University, Graduate Institute of Architecture, 1001 Ta Hsueh Road Hsinchu, TW, 300
Instrumentation Contact Instrumentation
Contact Green Chen
Communications Coordinator
National Chiao Tung University, Graduate Institute of Architecture, 1001 Ta Hsueh Road Hsinchu, TW, 300
Communications Coordinator Communications
Coordinator Apple Huang
Sponsorship Manager
National Chiao Tung University, Graduate Institute of Architecture, 1001 Ta Hsueh Road Hsinchu, TW, 300
Sponsorship Manager Sponsorship
Manager Sharon Shih
Project Manager Benjamin Tang
Project Architect
Shao-Bing Chen
Sheng-I Yen
Sheng-Kai Sky Tseng Robert Lour Wan-Ling Cheng Ming-Hung She Ya-Ting Wu Chia-Hao Lin Eric Chuang Rick Lee
