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Catch The Wind Matlo a Bodulo a Diyuniti Tse Ngata ka Shigeki Kumazawa

Moralo oa Catch The Wind Matlo a Bodulo a Diyuniti Tse Ngata ka Shigeki Kumazawa ke mohlodi oa khau e hlomphehang haholo ya 2025 Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award Mokhahleong oa Tlhodisano oa Moralo wa Meaho, Dikaho le Dibopego.


SileveraMeaho· 2025

Catch The Wind Matlo a Bodulo a Diyuniti Tse Ngata

ka Shigeki Kumazawa

Moreki: Seiwa Corporation

Mohlodi oa Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award Mokhahleong oa Meaho

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Moralo

Mabapi le Catch The Wind Matlo a Bodulo a Diyuniti Tse Ngata

Catch The Wind ke matlo a bodulo a hiriswang a fumanehang sebakeng se bohareng ba toropo. Mohaho ona wa mekato e leshome le metso e mene o hahilweng ka konkreite e matlafaditsweng o na le mabalekone a dimensheni tse tharo a tshwarang moya mme a o tsamaise ka hare ho mohaho. Moya o motjha o potoloha ka hara dikamore tse marulelong a dikhabote le a matlwana pele o tswa ka masoba a moya a ka fetolwang, e leng se theolang mongobo mme se ntlafatse boleng ba moya ka hare ho ntlo. Disebediswa tse tlwaelehileng tse rekwang mabenkeleng di boloka kaho e le theko e tlase. Moralo ona o ikemiseditse ho matlafatsa kamano pakeng tsa baahi le tikoloho e kantle sebakeng sa toropo se nang le batho ba bangata.

Kamohelo

Mabapi le Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award

Catch The Wind Matlo a Bodulo a Diyuniti Tse Ngata ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e phahameng ka ho fetesisa, e ntle le e tsosang maikutlo. Bahapi ba Silevera ke mesebetsi e khanyang haholo le e nang le boqapi bo ikhethang e bontšang botsebi, talenta le bohlale ba baqapi ba eona. Catch The Wind Matlo a Bodulo a Diyuniti Tse Ngata e lebelletsoe ho ba mosebetsi o motle, oa mohlala, o nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha e tebileng. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award ke mohopolo o hlokomelehang haholo le o ratoang o tlisang molemo mme o sutumelletsang meeli ea bonono, mahlale, moralo le theknoloji. Catch The Wind Matlo a Bodulo a Diyuniti Tse Ngata ke mosebetsi oo batho ba bangata ba o lakatsang, o tsosang litakatso, o tlisang maikutlo a matle le o tsosetsang ho makala le ho hlolla.

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Sete ya Boraditaba

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Boleng bo Ikhethang
Catch The Wind is a centrally located rental housing complex featuring an innovative balcony design to boost urban connection and airflow. Unlike traditional balconies, its three dimensional structure captures wind, circulating fresh air through chambers in closet and bathroom ceilings to improve indoor air quality. This economical approach uses off the shelf materials, addressing post pandemic social and environmental needs by enhancing resident interaction with the outdoors.
Boholo le Phuthelo
Catch The Wind project is a 14 story reinforced concrete structure designed for urban rental housing. The site area is 367.70 sqm, with a building area of 220.06 sqm and a total floor area of 2475.74 sqm. The building reaches a maximum height of 42.59 meters. Its structural system prioritizes durability and seismic resilience, contributing to sustainability through architectural longevity and improved living environments. 
Lithegi
Urban housing, airflow management, natural ventilation, sustainable architecture, urban connection, cost-efficient design, post-pandemic housing, balcony design,
Theknoloji ya Tlhahiso
Catch The Wind employs a three dimensional balcony structure optimized for urban airflow management. Standardized, off-the-shelf components were strategically used to balance cost efficiency with high performance. The design integrates airflow chambers within closets and unit bath ceilings, creating natural ventilation that circulates through the space. The structural framework utilizes reinforced concrete for durability, while modular fittings enable streamlined assembly, ensuring resilience and ease of maintenance in high-density urban environments.
Phephetso ya Moralo
The most challenging aspect of this design was encouraging residents to consciously engage with ventilation in a natural and effortless way. In an urban environment, where ventilation is often difficult, it was crucial to create a design that enabled residents to seamlessly incorporate the flow of air into their daily lives. The wind-capturing balconies provide opportunities for residents to naturally bring fresh air into their living spaces, making it easier to be mindful of ventilation. To achieve this, factors such as airflow and privacy considerations were carefully balanced.
Dipatlisiso
Research Objectives: Explore innovative solutions for natural ventilation and improved urban living in high-density areas.
Participants: Architects, urban planners, and engineers.
Results: Research showed that 3D balcony systems improve ventilation, lower humidity, and enhance comfort. These findings shaped designs to channel wind effectively into living spaces.
Impacts: This approach promotes sustainable living by improving air quality, cutting energy costs, and creating healthier urban housing models.
Kgothaletso
The idea arose from noticing the gap between urban rental housing and its surroundings. Many apartments feel cut off from nature, leading to stagnant air and limited outdoor interaction. To improve residents' quality of life, we envisioned a solution introducing natural airflow and urban engagement via innovative balcony design. We aimed to create healthier, more connected living while emphasizing the importance of fresh air and nature, blending functionality with environmental sensitivity.
Nako ya Projeke
This project, completed in 2023, is located in the central area of Nagoya City, Japan, a bustling urban hub surrounded by offices and residential buildings. Catch The Wind sits directly in front of an elementary school, blending into a vibrant community where people of various generations live and interact. Its strategic location aims to enhance the urban living experience while fostering connections between residents and their environment.
Tsamaiso ya Mosebetsi
Catch The Wind enhances living by improving airflow and connection to the outdoors. The three-dimensional balconies are designed to catch and channel wind through the building, creating natural ventilation. Residents experience fresher air as it flows through closets and bathrooms before exiting via adjustable vents. This design reduces humidity, improves air quality, and fosters a healthier, more comfortable indoor environment, blending the inside and outside seamlessly.
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