TASK: Measure

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Describe how/if your final Design Solution has addressed the Context and Needs you identified, and which Nature's Unifying Patterns have helped you:

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So far I have investigated six natural solutions, so I should go back and explore other lessons from nature to see if there are more ways I can improve my solution.

The main NUP used is 'nature optimizes rather than maximises.' I have used this NUP in thinking how the strucutre of the building can both reduce heat absorption and expell excess heat without the need for external power for things like fans and air conditioning. I think the design is also 'locally attuned and responsive.' It does not try to use external resources to solve the challenge. Finally, it 'uses shape to determine functionality' by creating external surfaces which reflect light and a building shape which encourages warm air to escape.

To improve on the design, I need to ensure that the building materials are safe for living beings. I could also think about using solar energy for all the power needs the building might have.

Thought - am I creating a whole building or should I focus on a single element e.g. creating light reflecting surfaces?

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