4D DESIGN
The 4th Dimension we are referring to is Awareness – that everything on our planet is interconnected. Every action has a consequence, and every building material was sourced from the earth and assembled by human hands. Each wall angle and proportion affects our psyche, and the interrelationship of buildings tells us much about the nature of our society.
4D Design is an evolution of our current thinking about sustainability, green building and the physical impact of buildings on the environment. It incorporates the human experience both as an individual and in community, and is geometrically based on the principles of nature.
We reject the basic tenets of functionalism, and believe that psychological, spiritual and ergonomic needs are not met by simply checking boxes or using a few recycled materials. The shelter in which we live and work should embody the principles of our community and our being, and this alignment results in greater peace, wellness and strength.
In this age of conscious living, we must come to understand that environment is as important as nutrition.
AKA offers the following services:
- 4D Design Consultation
- Comprehensive Site Planning and Design
- Sacred Geometry Design and Consultation
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CLIMATE
CONSCIOUS RELATIONSHIP TO EARTH, SUN, WIND AND NATURAL FEATURES
PASSIVE HEATING AND COOLING
NATURAL DISASTER DEFENSE
COMPREHENSIVE CLIMATE STRATEGY
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GEOMETRY
FOUNDED ON PRINCIPLES OF NATURE AND PHYSICS
SACRED GEOMETRY AS BASIS FOR DESIGN
SPATIAL RESONANCE
PROJECT-SPECIFIC PROPORTION SYSTEMS
DESIGN ALIGNED TO PURPOSE
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ECONOMICS
COST-EFFECTIVE STRATEGY AND MATERIAL SELECTION
REPETITION OF ELEMENTS
PREFABRICATION
VALUATION OF NON-ECONOMIC BENEFITS
EQUAL ACCESS
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ERGONOMICS
DESIGN THAT STARTS WITH THE BODY
HARMONIOUS AND EFFICIENT LAYOUTS
PROPORTION SYSTEMS BASED ON USER AND
COMMUNITY NEEDS
ACCESSIBILITY
EASE OF MAINTENANCE
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STRUCTURE
INNOVATIVE STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS
NOVEL USE OF MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY
REPETITION OF STRUCTURAL MODULES BASED ON GEOMETRY
USE OF LOCAL MATERIALS
TO REDUCE TRANSPORT
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TECHNOLOGY
NEW MATERIALS WITH
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE
NOVEL USE OF EXISTING SYSTEMS
FOCUS ON PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
ADAPTABILITY
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SUSTAINABILITY
OPTIMIZE SITE POTENTIAL AND ENERGY USE
WATER MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION
RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION
RESPONSIBLY SOURCED
MATERIALS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
(ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN COST)
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SYMBOLISM
PATTERN LANGUAGE SPECIFIC TO PROJECT
SYSTEMS OF IDENTIFICATION
ENHANCEMENT OF MEANING, RELATIONSHIP AND SENSE OF BELONGING
BEAUTY AND HARMONYAS A BASIC HUMAN NEED