SYNTHe is a sustainable initiative investigating the development of adaptable structures able to fulfill Green Roof requirements by weaving physical and biological processes into a discreet and self-sufficient ecosystem.
The overall surface is articulated as to clear all existing mechanical equipment on the roof: HVAC, ventilation and fire control systems while providing a 100% usable surface tiered as to receive maximum solar exposure. The formal and physical outcomes imply a slow rolling artificial terrain activating potential for organic food production, provision of a social gathering space, help filter pollutants, increase thermal insulation of the roof and manage storm water runoff.
The project proposes a customizable fully prefabricated system composed of three main elements: A slip-on structural metal framework negotiating the span between a complex and formless concrete roof and a blank and programmable rooftop surface, a specialized recycled plywood substructure qualifying the cross section of the project and a galvanized sheet-metal cladding alternating as planter liners and lost formwork for cast in place concrete tiles.