Solar Table - Site Furniture Design Project
Solar Table - Site Furniture Design Project
AE 100- ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS STUDIO
Ark Mishra | Ash Vijay | Chad Manalo | Ramish Tariq
Ark Mishra | Ash Vijay | Chad Manalo | Ramish Tariq
AE 100- ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS STUDIO
The Solar Table is a multifunctional outdoor furniture concept designed to improve the usability, comfort, and sustainability of student gathering spaces within the University of Waterloo courtyard environment. Responding to limited shaded study areas, insufficient access to power outlets, and underutilized outdoor spaces, the design integrates solar-powered lighting, charging capabilities, ergonomic seating, and weather-responsive shading into a single architectural element. Inspired by treehouse and umbrella shelter precedents, the project combines renewable energy generation with collaborative study functionality while creating a contemporary and accessible feature that enhances the campus landscape.