Following the automobile and industrial revolutions, building systems have predominantly moved underground. However, as software technology continues to evolve, there is an increasing need for more underground space to accommodate future technologies. Despite this, the inability of underground systems to encompass all facilities has led to the external installation of certain elements, like stretched wires, which detract from the visual landscape. As a solution, the Vein Battery concept proposes unitizing external facilities in a way that doesn't compromise aesthetics. Each component of the Vein Battery is designed to correspond with existing electricity and water systems in the market, allowing for easy replacement and maintenance akin to changing batteries. Furthermore, the Vein Battery could also be utilized as part of the building's facade, blending functionality with architectural design.
Vertical Farming and laboratory with Vein Battery
In the future, for vertical farms and laboratories, solar power and rainwater harvesting will supplement the supply of electricity and water, distributing these resources across each floor. These establishments will utilize vein batteries to maintain an optimal environment. When water and electricity batteries need replacement due to wear or failure, robots installed adjacent to the vein batteries will safely perform the exchange, thereby reducing the risk of harm to maintenance personnel.
Vein Battery Case Structure & Internal Structure
The Vein Battery is designed to attach to the external walls of buildings. Recognizing the diversity in building architectures, the battery casing is adaptable, offering configurations for 180-degree and 90-degree attachments to accommodate the various shapes of all buildings.
Within the Vein Battery, the internal structure is meticulously organized: one side is dedicated to electricity, while the other side facilitates water flow. In terms of electricity, the system can house four replaceable batteries. For water, it incorporates a mechanical device embedded within the casing. This device is capable of recognizing and measuring the resources, thereby ensuring functionality, whether it's detecting errors or adjusting the flow rate.
Vein Battery can act as components of apartment facade
In apartment complexes, it's common to see buildings that share the same design and color scheme, creating a uniform look. Installing the Vein Battery in such uniform environments can introduce visual diversity, depending on how each apartment opts to install it, thus enhancing visual appeal. Moreover, by aligning the Vein Battery along the building's exterior lines, it not only accentuates the architectural contours but also emphasizes the structure's distinct shape.