Schneider Eliassaint

By separating the information displayed, by user group and by subject, users of the bus shelter can view the information needed in an easily accessible way. In addition to being a community billboard, at night the panels can be used as a larger display to serve for outdoor community events such as movie screenings or instructional displays. The ability to allow the shelter to provide additional services to its users allows varying interactions depending on their distance from the shelter.

Through site analysis the form was designed to be efficient protection against environmental factors including sun, wind, and rain. With each shelter addressing different site conditions, each would be a one-of-a kind piece. The shelter is made of 3 components; an interior skin which provides for seating, housing of electronics, and interior protection. Information display panels which inform the different user groups depending on their needs. An exterior skin which shelters the shelter users as well as provides etched on information to passer-byers.

The interior skin provides protection against users of the shelter and any potential vandals. It also includes housing for most of the electronics and protects the panels and the mechanics involved. Etched information on the exterior skin is displayed to user groups behind the shelter. the information display panels serve as a full spread advertisement, and when activated by a user reveal information regarding SEPTA which includes route maps, travel advisories, fares, and real time information. The back of the panels serve as a community billboard as well as various larger displays. The information display panels serve as a full spread advertisement, and when activated by a user reveal information regarding SEPTA which includes route maps, travel advisories, fares, and real time information. The back of the panels serve as a community billboard as well as various larger displays.