Cafe and...so much more
11 years ago
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Monday, 29 November 2010
super lego
Postler Fergusson Microclimates: sustainable structural patterning
"Traditional Islamic architecture dealt sustainably with the harsh desert climate by careful control of light and airflow through elements such as the masharabiya, wind towers, and earthen walls. Using custom software, Microclimates is based on a three-dimensional interpretation of the masharabiya built from local clay with a complex internal structure whose large internal surface area efficiently conditions air passing through it by evaporative cooling.
Combining the principals behind these ancient building elements with the most advanced computer-aided manufacturing techniques, Microclimates is not just an installation, but a building language that can be reused again and again to create new public spaces."
I like the way functionality is combined with patterning aesthetics and the ability to adapt each structure here, even though it does look a bit like real-life lego!
"Traditional Islamic architecture dealt sustainably with the harsh desert climate by careful control of light and airflow through elements such as the masharabiya, wind towers, and earthen walls. Using custom software, Microclimates is based on a three-dimensional interpretation of the masharabiya built from local clay with a complex internal structure whose large internal surface area efficiently conditions air passing through it by evaporative cooling.
Combining the principals behind these ancient building elements with the most advanced computer-aided manufacturing techniques, Microclimates is not just an installation, but a building language that can be reused again and again to create new public spaces."
Cooling system:
Close-up rendering:
I like the way functionality is combined with patterning aesthetics and the ability to adapt each structure here, even though it does look a bit like real-life lego!Thursday, 25 November 2010
domain game
Apologies for the problems with my website at the moment, I'm having problems with my domain provider but am on the case. Hopefully up and running again soon.
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Digital Craft Symposium
The DigitalCrafting research network invites everybody to take part at the first DigitalCrafting Symposium on the 10.December 2010 at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture in Copenhagen.
Hoping to go!
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
Merc(i) Auto extraordinare
Mercedes Benz Advanced Design "Exploring lightweight forms to play with strength, perspective, and transparency, the results resemble polygons, honeycombs (all sharing one central perspective point), string art, and woven chaos."
via Notcot
A bit of aggressive product design but how awesome are these concept cars. Be interesting to see how much can be applied to the real thing.
via Notcot
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
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