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Prototypes

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  View through the inner structure

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  View of the building exterior outline

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  test model of the building frame

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  prototype of two frames and cushions between 1:25

prototypes of cushion workings and cushion translucency.

Pattern prototypes

Six prototypes of cushion patterns. Showing them in flat condition, blown up and at an angle to show how it changes with different angles of viewing.

The same six prototypes as in the video's in the three phases of experience: flat, blown up, and at an angle.

Experiements with moire effect and light patterns

• The moire effect causes an illusion of movement, where the patterns interfere
• Interaction of two differnt layers creates animation of shapes, even these shapes are not visible on the skin.

Arduino test

The cushions are Arduino controled via motion sensors.

This test shows that it's easy enough to control an on/off of something via motion sensors.

Technical validators

The Technical implementation is based on:

Florian Eckardt Technology tutor, was one of the engineers on the Eden Project in England where ETFE air cushions made up the entire building.

He also wrote an article in 'Gevelbouw' on the Allianz Arena in Germany where ETFE cushions were used that are able to color the whole building.

Rienk de Vries Buitink Technology - sailmakers

Buitink Technology specialises in developing, manufacturing and delivering custom-made canvas, foil and technical fabric products. They have also facilitated in the fabrication of the Hyperbody HyperHumanHeart project.

On Thursday December 15th we have a meeting with him to discus the possibilities of how Buitink Technologies could assist us in our last stage of our design project. They will be able to provide us with vital information on detailing, structure, cushion information and possibly also fabrication possibilities.

Anette LeCuyer She wrote the book ETFE - technology and design.

This is a book about the history of the architectural fabric and the current implementations of it. It has many example projects and details.

Walter Aprile we would like to work with him to find the most appropriate arduino system.