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algorithmic modeling for Rhino

The team started by investigating the physical properties of an elastic piece of fabric. By physically measuring the elongation of the fabric in both x and y directions under a fixed load they came up with a parametric definition, digitally simulating the above deformation. The concept formed the basis for their design proposal – to provide shading for a specific part of the Department of Architecture [ARC] of the University of Nicosia, Cyprus which hosts the staircase of the building. Consequently the team subdivided the glazed façade of the staircase into smaller panels (tiles: 300x300mm) and calculated the annual solar radiation for each panel. The fabric was stretched according to the radiation values obtained on each panel. To facilitate construction, the results were reduced to five categories that resulted into 5 different types of tiles covering the façade.

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Comment by djordje on September 29, 2012 at 2:43am

This is brilliant !!!
This 5 types of fabric you mentioned - they are classified by the amount of the stretching under temperature?

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