Everyday life at the Institute for advanced architecture of Catalonia
Working prototypes The various prototypes for the D-HUB exposition www.dhub-bcn.cat are being fabricated at the FabLab cut with 3-axis milling machine. Using Alucobond 5mm, which provides lightness as well as stiffness, these prototypes can be attached to multiple forms of organization providing ample flexibility for the space. After being cut they are then manually folded and [...]
As the time for the Solar Decathlon competition is approaching, IaaC is filled with energy of students (both IaaC and FabAcademy), Solar house researchers, faculty and participants finishing its assembly which is composed of over 1500 pieces milled from 2.5mx12m LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) panels. The construction of every part requiring different techniques. They have been designed and fabricated [...]
The final presentations for the design research studio ended with MAA students presenting their works, to invited guest Mara Balestrini (Communicator / Microsoft), Borja Martinez(Art Director,www.losiento.net), Olaf Gipser( Architect,www.olafgipser.com), Jordi Truco(Architect / hybrid-a.blogspot.com), Carme Romero(Research Director www.hangar.org Jorge Velazquez (Robotic Engineer www.pal-robotics.com), Olga Subiros(Architect / www.programcollective.com), Catalina Pollack (Architect), Esteban Colmenares (Architect), Faculty Marta Malé-Alemany , Victor Vina, [...]
The FabLab House Project (www.fablabhouse.com) is now undertaking construction phase in IAAC main hall. The pieces are being constructed in IaaC and will be transported to Madrid grouped together. The major structure (the machine room and first floor ground areas) have already been constructed, including the roof top sections, making it easier to make the [...]
This assignment examines the design with Ecotect utilizing thermal and natural ventilation strategies for a small size fitness centre located in the city of Wellington, New Zealand. Wellington is located next to Cook Strait, which forms a narrow gap between the mountain ranges of the North and South Islands of New Zealand resulting the wind accelerate [...]
Students with faculty Victor Viña have been working on their projects for Internet 0. Their modules are now on one to one scale and ready for trial. They are now working on each prototype – electronics, installation ,programming and also development of the concept idea are involved. These will also be applied in various architectural [...]
With finals coming up soon student groups are currently working on their Fabbots, to achieve their aspired research avenue. Swarm robots, weaving machines, Sand casting and molding, Solar driven fabrication techniques are a few of the types currently being developed. Students have been working and consulting with faculty Marta Malé-Alemany , Victor Viña and assistant [...]