Comments on: Deployable and Transformable structures http://spacesymmetrystructure.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/deployable-and-transformable-structures/ journeys in the Apeiron Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:21:35 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Daniel http://spacesymmetrystructure.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/deployable-and-transformable-structures/#comment-117 Daniel Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:07:00 +0000 http://spacesymmetrystructure.wordpress.com/?p=198#comment-117 Hi digigami. Translating into other materials is an interesting challenge. I found it useful to make models in foamboard - so the hinge is either on one side or the other. The challenge is then to figure out the correct pattern of offsets (which can be tricky). I did this with the waterbomb pattern here: http://spacesymmetrystructure.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/thickfold.jpg Some of the other patterns should be possible with a bit of work. The other thing to bear in mind is that many of these folding patterns actually rely on a very slight twisting of the panels, which becomes more of an issue in other materials. Hi digigami. Translating into other materials is an interesting challenge. I found it useful to make models in foamboard – so the hinge is either on one side or the other. The challenge is then to figure out the correct pattern of offsets (which can be tricky). I did this with the waterbomb pattern here:

http://spacesymmetrystructure.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/thickfold.jpg

Some of the other patterns should be possible with a bit of work.
The other thing to bear in mind is that many of these folding patterns actually rely on a very slight twisting of the panels, which becomes more of an issue in other materials.

]]> By: digigami http://spacesymmetrystructure.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/deployable-and-transformable-structures/#comment-116 digigami Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:28:56 +0000 http://spacesymmetrystructure.wordpress.com/?p=198#comment-116 Hi Daniel, I've made the square 3d tessellated origami model as well as the waterbomb corrugated model before and they are really fascinating. I'm working trying to figure out how these could be made at a large scale with different materials. I was curious if you had any thoughts or have come across projects that deal with the problem of the joint. Because paper can act as the rigid surface and the joint its not a problem, but at a larger scale with rigid panels made out of wood or metal the jointing and structure is my major problem right now. I'd love any advice you have or projects to look at. Thanks in advance, your work is great. Hi Daniel,

I’ve made the square 3d tessellated origami model as well as the waterbomb corrugated model before and they are really fascinating. I’m working trying to figure out how these could be made at a large scale with different materials. I was curious if you had any thoughts or have come across projects that deal with the problem of the joint. Because paper can act as the rigid surface and the joint its not a problem, but at a larger scale with rigid panels made out of wood or metal the jointing and structure is my major problem right now. I’d love any advice you have or projects to look at.

Thanks in advance, your work is great.

]]> By: Daniel http://spacesymmetrystructure.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/deployable-and-transformable-structures/#comment-78 Daniel Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:30:06 +0000 http://spacesymmetrystructure.wordpress.com/?p=198#comment-78 Thanks Adam, I've replied by email Thanks Adam, I’ve replied by email

]]> By: Adam http://spacesymmetrystructure.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/deployable-and-transformable-structures/#comment-67 Adam Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:33:34 +0000 http://spacesymmetrystructure.wordpress.com/?p=198#comment-67 Hi there, I love your work. I'd love to experiment with some of your patterns for the deployable/transformable structures. If it's not too much trouble could you e-mail some to me? Thanks, Adam Hi there,

I love your work. I’d love to experiment with some of your patterns for the deployable/transformable structures. If it’s not too much trouble could you e-mail some to me?

Thanks,

Adam

]]> By: STU http://spacesymmetrystructure.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/deployable-and-transformable-structures/#comment-62 STU Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:53:31 +0000 http://spacesymmetrystructure.wordpress.com/?p=198#comment-62 bigs up the glitch mob! bigs up the glitch mob!

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