Bio-WallA human element of partition that believes in natural symbiosis.

Final Concept ModelScale 1:3

Application: Counter Top

It may be a wall partition but it is also a connecting element. It might be used as a separator or a divider but it only brings us a step closer to nature.Bio-Wall is a system of water channelling from the ground level to the top of the frame, being distributed to every connection of every unit and goes back to the underlying water pipe. In the process of travelling through the units and the structure, it waters every planter

on its way and thus forms a cycle.Bio-wall is a semi private wallpartition structure that can be installed anywhere that has a decent water source(interior or exterior) . It is a modular set up in the sense that the units closest to the frame (the main water distributer) is fixed to the frame and the ground for structural support, water inlet and water outlet. The detachable units can be stacked one on

top of the other or two frames can be fixed parallel and the units connected with diagonal joints. The various applications of this structure is determined by the number of units used and on which levels.Some applications include cooling sys-tem if installed as a balcony grill or on a terrace, counter, seating, a frame for sunset, semi private space and many more.

Individual Unit of the Modular Wall Partition in detailThe proposed size of each unit is such that it is neither too big to handle nor to small to fiddle. The tube thickness of 1.5” allows the water to move freely through the planters. The planters in the design are just enough as more of them would have made it chaotic and any lesser would make the structure look naked.

Work in progress of a frame for the final model. This is one frame with the several units joined is meant to show how the units are to be stacked on top of another. It later shows the position of the planters, the joints and the direction of water flow. The idea behind it’s best application is to have two such frames, fixed parallel to each other and the units of one frame join the other with diagonal connections.

The mock up model made to figure out the connection points, the connecting angles and the stacking of the units. Connecting two units diagonally was finalised as it allows for easier water flow, looks like a complex structure but the parts are readily available in the market. The complications of the connecting points was later refined.

The sketch above, is the basic construction of a hexagonal snow flake shape with exact scaled down dimensions and angles as it was used for the mock up model. This sketch has been altered several times and taken many forms throughout the process of conceptualisation and modelling.

When I first saw these images I realised that vertical gardens was all about adding greenery to a space and the water pipe or the wooden stand for planters added the authenticity to the greenery factor. My inspiration from this was to make a structure such that it complements the idea of vertical garden in it. The structure should not be overlooked while doing its function as it should also serve as a design element.I visualised

the water structure as a wall unit and a floor standing unit. The wall unit was more modular and free standing so carried that idea forward.

Ameeshi GoenkaDesign Charette- Biophilia

Year- PDP 302Faculty- Jackson and Deepthi

Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology