project H:Prototype
DESIGN CHALLANGE
The design is a dynamic surface created out of the repetition of one component. This surface will react on movement and light. The load baring structure will be created by the components themselves. When the components are opened tension is created by the deformation of the outlines. This tension provides the ability of self support if the outer lines of the surface are anchored.
RESULT
Our aim was to make an arch but due time and cost we decided to make half an arch. This arch is formed by eight components (four high, two wide) each component has a dimension of 70 X 70 cm. the size varies according to the opening of the component. Only two of the eight components are operable, this is due to the lack of actuators. To create an opening in one component two actuators are required, because the component opens on both sides. The other six components are fixed in an open position. Each component is made out of eight triangles of 3mm thick MDF, eight hinges, two inner tubes of a bicycle and about 72 screws. The total amount spend was around 70 euro’s.
The details first made for the prototype are altered. The hinge from bicycle tires which also forms a connection between the component is changed. Instead of gluing the tires together and bolding it on the triangles. We cut the tires open and fix it with a wooden strip and screws on the triangles (see detail).
No sensors are attached to our prototype. The actuators are connected to arduino and work simultaneously. They can be turn of or on by a switch.
