St Germaine,William
Investigation 2:
This was an investigation of planar fabrication using interlocking assemblies. Some common characteristics of include: spanning systems, notching logic fitting spans together. We explored this technology through the development of a screen partition using notching logic. The view through the screen was to change to further the stated concept depending on viewing angle. I chose to develop a privacy screen for a large area like an atrium. I realize the boards are unclear about this, this is a learning experience right?
Investigation 3:
In this Investigation each student was asked to design an object at least 6″x6″x12″ using a single surface: a plane or a cylinder and tesselate it using hexagons. It was to have at least one use but more would be fine too. The density of the tesselation was to be in tune to the function of the object as well. I chose to develope a scale model of a bus stop using an arganic form. The tesselation was used to obstruct imposing rays of sun on hot days.
Investigation 4:
In this investigation we were to develop a concept that was to be transferred to a 3×3 cube. We were restricted to these dimensions and required to touch 4 designated corners to support the load of another cube. After we developed a design we were then to send it to the lab to get it 3D print using a ZCorp Spectrum Z510 3D printer. I chose to follow the concept of shadow art. My “art” was to cast the shadow of an aqueduct from on direction while viewing nothing of the sort from another.
Investigation 5:
In this investigation we were directed to build a chair of some sort. Anything that is designed to be sat in. The stipulation of this was that we were to design it using Rhino 4.0 a 3D modeler and produce the physical parts using any CNC technology we felt fit. It was also important to choose a material that would work effectively with our chosen method. We were given the choice to use a stand in for what would be the atually material for economic reasons. I chose to use “real” plywood, Baltic Birch plywood. I am not sure if it made a price difference in the end. I was able to use the thickness of the material to my advantage by adding some substance to it. If I were to use a cardboard for example the design may have needed to change or the number of cuts. Adding cuts would have definitely added cost. Changing the design probably would have too as I aimed for simplicity along the cutting surfaces. Below you can see the results of my 2 weeks of work. (It did not feels like nearly enough)
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