Verticalities: Structure, Space, Movement

Shell with spiraling lobes — a divine geometry to inspire better use of vertical space.

In the design of optimal habitat for humans making better use of vertical space is needed everywhere...

Here's a diagram of Paolo Soteri's look of vertical space:

…by volume shows 6x greater efficiency in terms of "field of individual action".

Places of exploration

There are numerous areas and contexts where I want to discuss the use of vertical space, starting with...

• Heat
• Storage
• Building entrance ways covered/sheltered by something above (vertical)
• Trees !
• Playground & workout gym located above machinery (to power a flywheel that drives the machines) — example of vertically layering complimentary functions.