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Journal of Engineering Research

Journal of Engineering Research

Abstract

Nature-inspired design offers distinct environmental characteristics and makes them valuable in the development of structural designs within the construction industry, owing to their inherent natural and aesthetic qualities. Hexagonal structures exhibit remarkable mechanical, structural, and environmental attributes. Consequently, this research focuses on investigating honeycomb configurations composed of thermoplastic materials that engage thermally with the surrounding environment, as well as exploring their applications in temporary structures. The research aims to contribute to a temporary design model for shelter to protect the environment well and improve energy consumption by using a thermoplastic honeycomb to sustainable environment. A specialized model was developed to create an appropriate structure for both tourism and residential use in Greater Cairo (Giza). A comparative analysis of the thermal performance at the designated site was conducted, utilizing traditional bricks with a shelter made of thermoplastic honeycomb, using Rhino & Grasshopper simulation programs, to learn the effect of this material on the thermal performance inside the shelter, in addition to measuring its efficiency in energy consumption in the four directions (north - south - east - west). The research found that using thermoplastic honeycomb in temporary structures helped achieve thermal comfort by more than double the number of hours of thermal comfort in a room with traditional construction, especially in the northern orientation. Additionally, it was determined that the overall energy consumption in the thermoplastic honeycomb room is reduced by approximately 20% when compared to the annual energy usage of a traditional room across all four directions.

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