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Danielle RothmanUniversity of Pennsylvania ‘13Third Year ArchitectureSelected [email protected]
Weave
‘Weave 02
Sub DrawSurface()
m=25n=25
Dim weave
ReDim arrVertices(m,n)
For j=0 To mFor i=0 To n
t = (-1)^is = (-1)^jweave_ji = (.1)*t*s
arrVertices(i,j) = Array(i, j, weave_ji)
NextNext
For j=0 To mFor i=0 To n-1Rhino.addline arrVertices(i,j),arrVertices(i+1,j)
NextNext
For k=0 To mFor l=0 To n
u = (-1)^kv = (-1)^lweave_kl = (-.1)*u*v
arrVertices(k,l) = Array(k, l, weave_kl)
NextNext
For k=0 To mFor l=0 To n-1Rhino.addline arrVertices(k,l),arrVertices(k,l+1)
NextNext
End Sub
DrawSurface
u = (-5)v = (5)
u = (-5)v = (5)^l
t = (-3)'^is = (-3)'^j
t = (-1)^is = (-6)'^j
u = (-1)^kv = (-6)'^l
t = (2)^is = (-6)'^j
u = (2)^kv = (-6)'^l
Weave 02
Weave 01
Weave 00
Helix
Option Explicit
''HelixDim xPt, yPt, zPtDim turns: turns = 3Dim numPoints: numPoints = 30ReDim points(numPoints)Dim radsDim radiusDim grad
radius = 5grad = 2
Dim iFor i=0 To numPointsrads = (i*turns/numPoints)*(2*PI)
xPt = radius * Cos(rads)yPt = radius * Sin(rads)zPt = i/grad
points(i) = Array(xPt, yPt, zPt)
Next
Rhino.addInterpCurve (points)
Dim turns: turns = 1
Dim turns: turns = 0
Dim turns: turns = 2
Dim turns: turns = 3
Dim turns: turns = 4
Dim turns: turns = 5
Dim turns: turns = 6
Dim turns: turns = 7
Dim turns: turns = 8
Dim turns: turns = 9
Dim turns: turns = 10
Dim turns: turns = 11
Dim turns: turns = 12
Dim turns: turns = 13
Dim turns: turns = 14
Dim turns: turns = 15
Dim turns: turns = 16
Dim turns: turns = 17
Dim turns: turns = 18
Dim turns: turns = 19
Dim turns: turns = 20
1 [EXPLORATION] Utilizingvariousdrawingmedia a.Scripting
b. Bas Relief
c.IllustratorComposite-Discoveringhowto highlightcertaindetailsasonemoves throughspace.
2 [FABRICATION] Movingfrom2-Dto3-D a.SketchUp-Amoveablepanelbetween twoloungerstoprovidevariablelevels of privacy.
b.PoplarRecut-Atestofthestrengthof a material.
3 [BIOMIMICRY] Takinginspirationfromnature a.Venusflytrap-Thisplantresidesindim-lit environmentsandreliesonfliestoget nutrients.Itistriggeredbytheweightof theflyandsnapsshuttosecurethefly.
b.Analog-Ahanddrawingofmy interpretationoftheflytrap’ssnap.While open, the leaves are in an open convex position.Itquicklyflipstotheconcave positiontocapturetheflyin.
c.PaperPrototype-Twomylartensionstrings areweavedthroughtheinnerandouter edges.Pullingtheinnerstringcausesthe prototypetoclose.Pullingtheouterstring causes the prototype to open.
d. Rhino Model
4 [URBAN INTERVENTION] From nature to in situ structure a.WaterWeight-LiketheVenusflytrapis triggeredbytheweightofthefly,this rainshadeistriggeredbytheweightof water.Asthewellfillswithrainwater, theshadebendsdownoverthealley, protectingthepedestriansfromtherain.
b.Photomontage-Theshadeinitsdownor protectiveposition,coveringthealleyso pedestrianspassingbystaydry.
c.DiagramofVenusflytrap
MORNINGAFTERNOON
NIGHT
NO SUN
NO SUN
MIDDAY
DIRECTSUNLIGHT
DIFFUSEDSUNLIGHT
ACTIVE
MODERATELY ACTIVE
LOWACTIVITY
SLEEP
EXTREMEVERY HIGH
VERY HIGH
MODERATE
MOD-ERATE
LOW
LOW
18
EW
S
EW
S
5 [SUN SIMULATION] Analysis for a comfortable sun system a.ComfortDiagram-Theprogramforthefacade isbasedoffmycomfortandactivitylevels.
b.Ecotect-(Top4)Morninglightcancome directlyintothespacebecauseofitslow UVindex.Italsowakesmeupandgetsme movinginthemorning. (Bottom4)Afternoonlightisdiffusedby designbecauseitisharmfultotheskin.
c.Ecotect-influencedDiagrams-(Top)Morning lightshinesdirectlyintotheroom. (Bottom)Afternoonlightisdiffusedwhenit hits the screened facade.
Cloudy Summer 9amSunny Summer 9am
Cloudy Winter 9amSunny Winter 9am
Cloudy Summer 5pmSunny Summer 5pm
Cloudy Winter 5pmSunny Winter 5pm
6 [SOUTHERN EXPOSURE] Facadewithintegratedsunsystem a.Westward-facingShade-Theafternoon’s westernlightisharmfultotheskin.To protectagainstthislight,cylindricalglass rodsareplaceddiagonallyalongthefacade todiffusethelight.
b.Eastward-facingBalcony-Themorninglight fromtheeastwakesmeup.Itdoeslittle harmtotheskin.Therefore,thelightshines directlythroughthebalconyandglasswall.
c.ApartmentSections