For Kevin

For tomorrow,

- 50cmx50cm timber base, cheapest price possible at 15mm thick.
-Black paint and cheap brush to paint the base.
- Eyelets (small) like the ones we were using on the timber pieces, Qty 4.
-Eyeltes (large) so the hole is about 8mm -1cm wide, Qty 10
-Super Glue
-We need a cog like the fishing line reel's we had but it has to be about 10-15cm wide so try find something its really important. Qty 4.
- Packet of screws, the ones you use without a bolt so just to screw into the base Qty 10.

Christen.

Book

It's not a playbook or a scrapbook everyone, Felicity Diller Scofidio did the same thing during the development of a really successful project of theirs after many problems with the client. I think its intimate and raw and explains the conceptual development in a really honest light.

Christen.

Cool I’ll include lightweight in concept statement. Do you think we should add the enviro friendly bit? I know origami group are using all recycled juice boxes, maybe they’ll grill us if we claim to be eco?

Felicity

RE: Why our structure is innovative

don't forget to add:

1. light weight. we used aluminium <-this is actually a criteria for the pavilion

2. environmentally freindly? requires no glue? no energy needed for welding? aluminium is more recyclable than steel?

btw, I actually found ONE site that has our tensegrity structure in it :(

just don't metion it :P

Jason

Great idea. What’s the meaning behind ‘the playbook’? Sounds a bit like playschool.

Concept statement: ‘Face-to-face communication has taken a backseat to technology and our form supports real world interaction... An online blog was established as a forum for communication and interaction among the design team.’ What if we just called the blog book ‘Communication’ or something else concept related?

Jason the montages are looking terrific, really effective.

Re Why our structure is innovative:

-moveable, flexible, compression elements can be easily shifted along the tensile element

-choice of materials (typically made of steel)

-responsive, dynamic, temporary

-not drawn from a book, an original design

-integrates with context by being in a continual process of sampling what is sensed in its environment

-inverting the façade: skin is on the inside which relates to social change being a process evolving from the inside out

 

A key part of the concept proposal is that social interaction should proceed because of, rather than in spite of, architecture so I think the pavilion should probably move based on human movement, perhaps stats/temp could be in addition?

 

Felicity :)

finall Blog for Folio

hey people, just like to say that all our convo's over the weeks will be printed in a scrap book format (with team leaders permission) and will be handed over to the judges (with team leaders permission)
i also want to call the book 'the playbook'....(with team leaders permission)
cheers.. keiran..
((oh and all those comments bout 'not being able to make it' to afternoon meetings will also be printed.. excluding myn =] ))

JUST quick question are we going to go with the two bolts idea for the joint????

Theo

hey 

i have rang up every glass/mirror  maker in wollongong. the best price i have found is $80 but i can't get it until thursday. the next best price is $90 but unsure as to when i could get that hopefully sometime today or tomorrow. 

just wondering if we need the mirror that much and which one i sohuld get? 

maddy

Montages in black and white

Still need the sillhouettes in the foreground, i'll work on it tomorrow...

This better?

Interaction

Hey guys,
Interaction team here, just thought we'd pop in and let you guys know what we've been up to.

First, one problem we currently have is that to run an input / output script we need a USB Hub. It would be reeeally great if anyone has one of these around that they could bring in for tomorrow? If not we can go get one, which won't be too hard, it will just save us a bit of money.

Otherwise, we've sourced the LED's already and just need to solder them. And as far as scripting goes, we've got the input script working, but haven't been able to test the input / output script (due to the lack of USB). I have done a theoretical input / output script, which I hope will work, but we're going to have to find out tomorrow. Also, someone wanted to have a look at the script? So I'll post what we've got at the bottom.

One last concern I had with was the theoretical skin. Although their's nothing wrong with it, I was just wondering how you guys planned on disgusing / displaying the motors / sensors/ hardware? Just something to think about for tomorrow.

Peace,
Interaction.


And here's the script:
[Note; this script is using 4 light sensors, which can easily be interchanged for whatever we want.]


import com.phidgets.*;
import com.phidgets.event.*;

InterfaceKitPhidget ik;

float light0;
float light1;
float light2;
float light3;
int xPos;

void setup()
{
size(1024,300);
setupIK();
smooth();
}

void draw()
{
readIK();

background(0);

light0 = map (light0,0,1000,0,height);
fill(255,255,0);
noStroke();
ellipse(xPos,(height-light0),10,10);

light1 = map (light1,0,1000,0,height);
fill(255,0,0);
noStroke();
ellipse(xPos,(height-light1),10,10);

light2 = map (light2,0,1000,0,height);
fill(0,0,255);
noStroke();
ellipse(xPos,(height-light2),10,10);

light3 = map (light3,0,1000,0,height);
fill(0,255,0);
noStroke();
ellipse(xPos,(height-light3),10,10);

if (xPos >= width)
{
xPos = 0;
}
else {
xPos++;
}
}

void setupIK()
{
try
{
ik = new InterfaceKitPhidget();
ik.openAny();
println("Waiting for Phidget");
ik.waitForAttachment();
println("OK ready to go");
}
catch(Exception e)
{
println("ERROR");
System.out.println(e);
}
}

void readIK()
{
try
{
light0 = (float)ik.getSensorValue(0);
light1 = (float)ik.getSensorValue(1);
light2 = (float)ik.getSensorValue(2);
light3 = (float)ik.getSensorValue(3);
}
catch (Exception e)
{
println(e.toString());
}
}

This week

Ali and i are working on the drawings i have done elevations sections and exploded axo of the joints and i am working on more tomorrow onwards. Like Phil said we need motors and diagrams of the motors plus the written script for the presentation boards ASAP! I have spoken to jim and it appears to be under control as far as i know.

Nobody stress about drawings all we need is the skin on and the motors ready. Jason the montage is good but it most likely wont be red so just wait and see what the lights are and fabric are like on monday.

With the mirror it just needs to be frameless so no frame!!! just a flat sheet of glass basically, glass could work also but i think mirror is better. Please maddy don't get anything with a frame go to a glass or mirror supplier there are plenty.

Christen.

Hey guys,

I won't be able to get to uni until about 1.30 tomorrow, so if anyone has photos to put in the video then its really easy to make the public folder. On the desktop of the uni computers theres a folder called 'public folder', just click on that, go to 'T' and create a new folder called Tensegrity. Otherwise you can just give me a USB.

Thanks

Jess

Mirror?

Instead of using a mirror, can we use glass?
Will it be easier to source and be cheaper?

Also since glass does not has that much reflection, we will get the "floating" effect similar to what we saw last Thursday

just a thought...

Jason

hi i found one at ikea but its $100 

http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/90149129

are we wanting to spend that much on a mirror or not... is it needed that much 

i can go get it tomorrow if we want it 

maddy

hi 

i have been trying to source a mirror, but have not had any luck. 

most stores in wollongong are closed for the day since it's sunday 

so i might have some troubles getting one by tomorrow. i will keep on trying. 

but does anyone know where to get one in sydney? as i can always go up to sydney tomorrow and get one in sydney 

thanks 

maddy

More Examples

more examples

Examples of Documentation

Hi Guys,

If you go to skinform.blogspot.com and scroll through a few pages you can see these examples.

Excellent Work

Hi guys,

I am excited with the progress so far. We just have to really get cracking on the last few things.
We need to get the skin and the motors working on monday!! no more delays.

Remember this is a structures subject too so in your videos/presentations should include details of joints and structure (with the stages of development early-to-now) would be good. and then you might one to include concept images next to or the slide before them (e.g. the molecular/cells tensegrity)

Also you have to say something about compression and tension in the structure and how our 'dynamic' structure overcomes this with joints.

Remember in the presentation we have to should 'innovation' in how we designed this structure.

We really need to get some interaction diagrams/ideas on why this pavilion moves and how does it move based on people/stats/temp? we need to get some diagrams up (e.g elevations stating with a person up close with the stats of the day/or temp at that time. what form will the pavilion take?)

keep up the good work guys!!! The montages look great!

See you monday.

Phil.

Photoshop montages

just a test draft.

If people like it, i'll do the high resolution ones

What about motors are we testing them on mon? I’m worried that we haven’t seen them in action yet. We need concept sketches, details on phidgets and MAX msp, force diagrams and thumbnail photos for presentation.

What do you guys think of Pulse or Beat_Space for project title? The concept proposal is linked to the human heart and social interconnectedness.. any thoughts?

felicity

Jobs/joint

Really good work everyone! please Maddy Monday would be awesome. Good work emma and co, joking Jess.

Jason: I have detailed the joints already very similar to your drawing but with two bolts one either side of the rubber so it can be adjustable ie more or less tension, just adds a more to the consideration of it as a joint.

christen.

Joint

I'm not sure if this was what we had in mind, but for the bolt, we should attach it 90 degrees to the slit, so it won't come off. or use a thicker bolt on the slit

I think the first one (90 degrees) will be much safer ans easier

hey 

i will source the mirror 

however i won't be able to make it up on tuesday as i have to work all day, but i will come up on monday and give it to someone or leave it somewhere for tuesday

i can also go to customs house on monday and take some photos and videos of the space, to show that we have sussed out the space like felicity said...

maddy

Hey guys,

Emma and I would like to help make the video aswell. Emma's got some really good software at home, which could really help sell our pavilion.

Could everyone please bring in any photos, videos or documentation that could be included in the movie on monday. I think the easiest way to exchange this is to create a public folder, which I will call Tensegrity. That way you can just drop your photos into the folder. If there are any sketches which you think should be included I can scan them in also. If anyone has any suggestions just post them on the blog.

Jess

hey I don't mind doing the videos if everyone sends me all the photos they have
also what kind of format would you want it presented in?

Job allocations please volunteer

There are more jobs to be done before tuesday, if nobody volunteers before midday tomorrow i will allocate them to you, i want whoever does the job to actually want to do it!

Awesome Photos Jason, i like the fish eye especially if we can warp the structure also

Photos/video: I need someone to gather all the photos taken of this entire project into one file and also a professional video made for wednesday afternoon.

Mirror: Someone needs to source a 1mx1m mirror for the base of the structure for tuesday afternoon at the latest.

Lights: We need a very small number of LED lights sourced and purchased before tuesday afternoon. 2 strips of three lights- natural white light and a red or a blue.

Skin: Kevin is purchasing the skin so on Monday or Tuesday it is expected that you will all be helping them put it together, stay posted for a time.

We are getting down to the final days and we need everyone's help, nobody should compromise this project because of laziness!!!!! it is expected you will all make a contribution. Although i am very happy with most of you there a few who i have barely seen, remember you will be marked individually.

Christen.

Panorama - updated

I will try render and photoshop our pavilion on these pcitures

Wide perspective:

Fish eye:

Distortion reference photos for Chris

Photos

DO NOT use these for the presentation board. Get the high quality ones off me!

Skin?

Quick model of the "structure within structure" concept from thursday:
Hope this correct...

job allocation

Jason thanks for doing all those drawings they’re fantastic.

Re job allocation Christen perhaps one of the jobs could be collation of all captured images. I have a lot of photos and video and I know other people do too, perhaps you could delegate one person to collect and edit them all for presentation to show process development. Does anyone want to put their hand up to edit all the videos into one long video with a sound track? Also it’s just an idea but it might look more sophisticated to have all the photos and video black and white?

Do you think we should show that we’ve sussed out the site as I’m mentioning in the concept statement that our structure responds/interacts with the context of Customs House. Perhaps you could allocate a job for someone to go down to Customs House and take photos/video?

 

Felicity

tomorrow

hey tomorrow i wont be able to make it to the meeting, i have work all day :S let me know what happens with everything tomorrow, im not fussed about what is decided. i'll pay you next week christen.
grace

Colours!

If you have any other colour requests just ask!

note: actual colour of product may vary.

Modules

we will discuss tomorrow however it does say to test and produce repetitive modules at the moment i dont believe we have satisfied the criteria as yet, a stick and a piece of rubber is not a module. Also, this is not a requirement of the government its placed on us by the university its what they are expecting from us and what we will be marked on its an assesable competancy and we only have to demonstrate it with one panel so it wont be much work.

christen

I'm really sorry but I won't be able to make it to tomorrow's meeting
But whatever you decide I support so just let me know what I need to do and I'll pay you the money on monday or tuesday

"Modules"

Firstly,

we haven't receive the final brief from the government, so we couldn't say that it Must have modules.

Secondly,

even if modules are required, i think it suppose to be modular structure rather than modular skin?

even the assessment paper says:

"The number of modules is not specified, but make a judgement to show enough

to demonstrate the structural performance of them as a system." (page 6, submission items 1.d.)

which what we are doing, and most of the other groups, making the module as a skin won't meet the criteria?

even though we could argue that we already have a module(one pipe+rubber) but making the skin as modular will be over doing it?

I'm saying all this because I have no idea how we're going to make the skin out of those smaller modules, not to mention that they need to be "tensegrity" to the whole structure not just threaded together. Will we have enough time?

What do you guys think? maybe we could discuss it tomorrow..

Jason

I done the 3d model on sketchup:

Side:

Top:

Axo:

left: 3 times our model, middle: 2 times our model, right our model

Meeting tomorrow/money/skin module/Jobs

Hi guys, really good work today!!!!!

Regarding money, the cost is $13 each and you can pay me at either tomorrow's meeting or the next one.

We have a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 5 with Phil to sort out the skin, the skin must be modular because having a module is an important part of the brief that must be fulfilled! I would like to see everyone there at 5 we need to think through this, the more help the better of course.

Job Allocation for team members due Tuesday!!!!!! No compromises I must format it for presentation and print by wednesday.

Felicity: 100 word statement explaining the concept which is to accompany the process sketches.

Process sketches showing how the chosen metaphor or concept was translated into the module design.

Jim and Pat: Working motors, pressure sensors and scripts ready for application to the structure.

Jason: 3D drawings of overall structure, isolated module, connecting module and connection points + renders.. will be discussed at tomorrow's (fridays) meeting.

Christen: Layout/presentation, orthographic drawings, photo montage's.

Everyone else will know what their jobs are tomorrow just need to sort out the complexities of this module for skin because its really very important.

Again, it would be great to see you all there tomorrow at 5pm in studio.

Christen.

Joint idea

I had this idea of a joint on the way homw today

It might be more efficient than having a double pole that extends?

Its basically a simple pully system:

possible joint in detail, with 3 options:

Hope its not too late

Jason

THURSDAY'S CLASS

Awesome work Jason!!!!!!!!!
Tomorrow we are building a model roughly 1mx1mx1m which will be the final model! after this we can concentrate on drawings and the motor and sensor prototype.

A few of us today went and brought enough material for tomorrow which cost around $180 so if its not too much to ask we would like to split the cost with everyone which will end up being very little at all so please come prepared.

See you all tomorrow!

Rendered model - rough

rough model i made in sketchup ,rhino then rendered in maya

Some Joint ideas

A marine grade(?) supplier from victoria

http://www.chsmith.com.au/Balustrade.html

these guys also sell them.

They also supply bamboo

http://www.chsmith.com.au/Bamboo.html




























Jason