INTERWEAVING

By archanarames | Published: January 31, 2014

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After experimenting , we have decieded to utilise the potential of paper to it’s maximum-folding and bending properties,often refered to as origami.In mathematics the regular paper folding sequence is known as the dragon curve sequence , it is an infinite automatic sequence of 0′s and 1′s.The sequence takes it’s name from the fact that it represents the sequence of left and right folds along the strip of paper that is folded repeatedly in half in the same direction.Altering the dragon curve in order to create an interesting pattern ,playing with light and shadow we came up with the structure which works on interlocking system as well as folding techniques of paper creating a facade which can be used as a screen .It can work on same lines as louvres. Read More »

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Simplified Tensile Tents

By Ian (Harry) Mann | Published: January 31, 2014

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“Y” Structure

By Irina Shaklova | Published: January 31, 2014

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The structural component was designed according to the technic of TOPOLOGICAL OPTIMIZATION. The inception of our design was a rectangular block influenced by a puntual load on top of it. The distribution of the strength lines produced is in a shape of  ”Y” letter , so we kept this form for a structural component. The result was produced thanks to the use of a specific software, called TOPOSTRUCT. After analyze the stress lines inside the block, we got the shape of the component we are working with.

 

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Dynamic

By sofiakcomt | Published: January 31, 2014

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For this assigment we decided to use dynamic structures doe the adaptability and flexibility they bring. It consists of two rigid elements hinged together, that leave us we diferent posibilities for the design; this means that the system can be stabilized by placing a rigid element.  Read More »

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It’s All About Arches

By pablomarcet | Published: January 31, 2014

 

The two prototypes developed were developed under the concept of leading the forces on the cleanest and fastest way possible through the structure. To achieve this, we looked upon the arch and its structural behavior and decided to explore it in two different ways. First, we explored the essence of the arch and how a surface could be done by joining several of them transferring the loads to exploit the arches distribution ability. Second, the possibility of doing a multiple direction arch by adding the behavior in every direction through bending, compressing, and tensioning. Read More »

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