Saturday, October 25, 2008
Paneling Tools
Having issues with the rendering. For some reason the meshes are overlapping funny after being paneled. 
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
X-RATIO_ABIGOR_PLANTING
After revising the last iteration of our design, we thought about how the connection between the head and the body in Abigor created an interesting opening that our last design did not take advantage of. In this iteration, essentially, the head and body of Abigor has been aggregated and distorted along traces that coincide with some of the curvature found on Abigor's body. The intention here is to requalify the function of that seperation in order to attribute it as an opening for vegetation. The idea here is that through the change in opening size, the amount of vegetation that can grow will change as well. More over, this aggregation allows there to be an interaction between humans as well. The sectional distribution of these components allows children to play through and on top of the structure. If imbedded into the ground, this planter would beginning to play with notions of natural and artificial surface.
In order to quantify the funtionality of this design, we implemented a series of studies: where this structure meets the ground, the integrity of the surface itself, as well as its ability to direct water away and into the openings. These studies showed us somenecessity to recalibrate the topology of the structure in order to perform effectively.
The use of the magnetic field study helped us understand where the structure touched the ground. This study showed us the need to recalibrate those moments in order for the structure to provide adequate support when suspension occurs. By analysing the draft angle of the topology were found moments where torsion would lead to structural failure. Our next iteration will hope to minimize these occurences. In the final analysis, the distribution of water along the surface was helpful in determining how topology can influence accumulation and friction. Excessive surface friction and acumulation disrupted the porousity of the structure.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Assignment 03: PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
Romero
The performance analysis of the project seeks to evaluate the behavior of different triangular structures in relation to the loads applied to them. It is notorius the direct influence that the shape of the roof generates on the distribution of loads. The more the pyramidal roof gets closer in shape to a sphere, the more uniform the forces are dispersed on the surface. That premise allows to select a specific structure according to the scale of the space to be created. For instance, to cover a large space using the stuctural modules, it would be more convenient in terms of efficiency to work with those that have more sides in their pyramidal roof (six, seven, eight or even nine sides). The other modules with three to five sides become more effective if the space is meant to gather a low number of individuals (two to six approximately).
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Assignment 4- Price Saravia Sinis
Study of Prevailing Winds
Range of Motion for Shadows
Shadow analysis- angled to sun path
Shadow analysis- angled to sun
Shadow analysis- parallel to sun path
These series of images analyse how the object redirects liquid (water). The function of the object is to channel and direct the water into the lower level cups . With the adjustment of the luqid speed, surface conditions and external influences such as wind and gravity, we can determine suitable angles and the formal inclinations of the object.
The following performance diagrams will test different arrangments of the holes on the surface determining the best layout suitable for the filtration of the rain water into the garden below.
Single:
2-1:
3-2:
Inline:
Single - Many(change in scale)
Friday, October 3, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Assignment 3: PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS
Seeking to challenge some of the formal conventions of building envelope and supporting systems—skin/surface/structure and the complexity of boundary definers, tectonic values and circulation-based form organization; our next stage will be the performance analysis of built form.
Students may make (not limited to) use of computational fluid dynamics, surface tolerance studies and lighting simulation as analytical tools to explore some of their proposed material conventions. This exploration should lead students to a better understanding of various conditions in which the architectural assemblage can relate to its intended performance and how can form be optimally adapted to its environment and end user. Carefully diagram each stage.
Students may make (not limited to) use of computational fluid dynamics, surface tolerance studies and lighting simulation as analytical tools to explore some of their proposed material conventions. This exploration should lead students to a better understanding of various conditions in which the architectural assemblage can relate to its intended performance and how can form be optimally adapted to its environment and end user. Carefully diagram each stage.
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