Thesis Statement v.3

   The multiplicities of geometry found in nature are often intrinsic to the structural integrity of the organism they sustain. This relationship is analogous to the tectonic systems found in architecture. Just as the human body is encased in a multi-layered, multi-purpose skin that protects us from various exterior forces and helps regulate our bodies, buildings have multi-layered skins which perform in a similar way. This thesis will explore how building skins accommodate the requirements of the program while responding and adjusting to the various needs of the user. It will propose a design strategy grounded in the metaphor of the skin as a regulator and protector of external physical and environmental conditions. 

   The program for this thesis will be a variety of spatial elements that test the effectiveness of the building skin. For example, the building envelope must respond to the various areas within the program that will require different climatic conditions. In other words, environmental conditions within the building will need to be sustained through the use of various material and enclosure systems that mitigate the variations in climate between the inside and outside. The building skin will encompass systems and functions that require the walls to open and close at particular moments to accommodate fresh air and light. It will also promote and sustain usable outdoor spaces.