building raincoat — Julie Pedtke

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A toolkit of systems designed to make outdoor spaces more comfortable throughout the year.

Approach

The Building Raincoat is a responsive awning or “second skin” that extends outward from a building’s edge to protect the sidewalk. A full-scape installation at our Toronto office provided a functional prototype to measure performance and improve the design, and also generated considerable positive press for the project, with coverage from Dezeen, ArchDaily, and Curbed.

Role

I managed the design and construction of the full-scale prototype with an international team of fabricators and engineers, and delivered a structure that could be experienced by the public at our Toronto office. I also led the delivery of a chapter of the Master Innovation and Development Plan on outdoor comfort.

Team

Sidewalk Labs in collaboration with Michael Green Architecture, PARTISANS, RWDI engineers and scientists, Maffeis Engineering, and DUNN Lightweight Architecture.