Transformable construction
Master's Course Architecture Stegreif
This course will deal with the construction and fabrication of an example of a transformable mobile construction. As an extension of the previous Trako courses on folding and transformable constructions, we will make a demonstration construction of a spherical mobile protection shield. In this course the participants will acquire the knowledge of fabrication and assembly of hinges, cutting of flat panels to compose a spherical folding and the development of a scissor system.
The start and coordination of the course will take place in April. The work will be compact on a weekly basis, and will take place in April-May. The meeting days will be Fridays from 10 to 12 h.
Objectives:
- Understanding of constructions and moving parts
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and digital tools
- Design in CAD (Rhino)
- Prototyping techniques, f.e. in 3d printing and laser cutting
- Assembly of the final product
- Teamwork
- Project management
- Communication management
- Technical problem-solving
Language: English/German
Teaching methodology: Practical work in workshop
Participation criteria and registration: Previous participants of the Transformable Constructions course will be accepted with priority; Basic knowledge of Rhino, Illustrator/Design; To have completed basic training in Manulab (moodle).
Number of participants: 10
Appointments: Tuesdays, 10:00 - 12:00
Place: Lehrstuhl für Tragkonstruktionen
Start: 14.04.2022
Submission: 26.05.2022
Tutor: Kevin Moreno Gata M.Sc.
Previous projects:
Learning from nature: Transformable constructions
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