Monthly Archives: June 2010

Master Project Theme IV: Contextualizing Digital fabrication

By iaac | Published: June 8, 2010

Each student can further their fab-bots in a certain way, now there are variations in the robots, some students are developing their projects through computation and potential outcomes, while others are researching on the fabrication techniques and how to add systems to have it fabricating different prototypes. There are also others with Vernacular research interests where their robots [...]

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Master Project Theme I: Eco-Machinic Apparatus

By iaac | Published: June 8, 2010

The eco-Machinic Apparatus is developing, each student presented their starting ideas to Marco Poletto and Claudia Pasquero from the ecoLogic Studio. They discussed natural systems, how students could interpret and develop their work through out the next month. Material properties, natural systems , light and sound systems of various types were explored. There will be [...]

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IAAC Lecture Series_June 4th < Toni Kotnik

By iaac | Published: June 7, 2010

“Structure as Diagram: From Typology to Topology in Structural Design” Toni Kotnik Principal of Kotnik.architects Toni Kotnik Toni Kotnik studied architecture and mathematics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich, the University of Tübingen, and the University of Utah and received his doctoral degree from the University of Zurich. He was research fellow [...]

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Phototropes

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Phototropes are a type of B.E.A.M. robotics that are both solar powered and light seeking.  Phototropes reactions to light and shadows will be traced during the day in Barcelona public spaces as system of mapping human presence.  Their movement will be tracked throughout the day on a substrate using a marking device, such as paint [...]

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Reconstruction of the Pier in Burgas, Bulgaria

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Emil Burulyanov The pier in Burgas has been built in the 1960s and intended to be a pleasant place to walk and enjoy the view. Over the years parts of the structure have gradually deteriorated although the most of it is in perfect condition, it has to be adapted slightly to new needs and additionally [...]

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Fab-Solar House Presentation in IaaC

By iaac | Published: June 4, 2010

Fab Solar House presentation in IaaC Before attending the Solar Decathlon competition in Madrid, Fab Solar house has been opened to the public on the 4th of june, 2010 at IaaC. The partners and members of the Fab Solar house – Schnieder Electric, Endesa and Visoren amongst others – ,sponsors of the project, politicians and [...]

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Growing Wall

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labbook – 100603 – joel letkemann

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