Category Archives: Experimental
The vacuum bridge
/// The vacuum bridge Some time ago we were busy with vacuum constructions – triggered by the simplicity of creating stiff structures from loose components. Then our colleagues came and blamed us for not being serious enough…. so we had to
The vacuum bridge
/// The vacuum bridge Some time ago we were busy with vacuum constructions – triggered by the simplicity of creating stiff structures from loose components. Then our colleagues came and blamed us for not being serious enough…. so we had to
Ceramics in an AM process | Freeform surface
///Ceramics in an AM process | Freeform surface This free form brick was printed using a continuous flow. The advantage of a continuous extrusion path, controlled by g-code, is that the filament is not interrupted, which allows a faster print
Ceramics in an AM process | Freeform surface
///Ceramics in an AM process | Freeform surface This free form brick was printed using a continuous flow. The advantage of a continuous extrusion path, controlled by g-code, is that the filament is not interrupted, which allows a faster print
Ceramics in an AM process | One material solution
///Ceramics in an AM process | One material solution The ability to produce so called one-material-wall systems is promising: there is an increasing demand for the raw materials to be recycled, but recycling components made out of different materials is hard. By
Ceramics in an AM process | One material solution
///Ceramics in an AM process | One material solution The ability to produce so called one-material-wall systems is promising: there is an increasing demand for the raw materials to be recycled, but recycling components made out of different materials is hard. By
Ceramics in an AM process
///Ceramics in an AM process The built environment relies on the use of stoneware for centuries. What can stoneware mean when it is combined with a new production technology? Dennis de Witte M.Sc. started experimenting and produced the first promising
Ceramics in an AM process
///Ceramics in an AM process The built environment relies on the use of stoneware for centuries. What can stoneware mean when it is combined with a new production technology? Dennis de Witte M.Sc. started experimenting and produced the first promising
Parametric Node (N-AM 10)
/// Parametric Node (N-AM 10) The latest version of N-AM series finally revealed. M.eng. Alamir Mohsen is working on the development of a parametric node under supervision of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Knaack. After a lot of attempts, they revealed the
Parametric Node (N-AM 10)
/// Parametric Node (N-AM 10) The latest version of N-AM series finally revealed. M.eng. Alamir Mohsen is working on the development of a parametric node under supervision of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Knaack. After a lot of attempts, they revealed the
SEASONAL ROOF
/// SEASONAL ROOF IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: roof, seasonal, adjustable Ideally, the building envelope should be adjustable to seasonal conditions. The seasonal roof can be adjusted depending on changes in temperature and radiation. During winter, when more
SEASONAL ROOF
/// SEASONAL ROOF IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: roof, seasonal, adjustable Ideally, the building envelope should be adjustable to seasonal conditions. The seasonal roof can be adjusted depending on changes in temperature and radiation. During winter, when more
PIERCED SOLAR CHIMNEY
/// PIERCED SOLAR CHIMNEY IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: ventilation, solar chimney Ventilation is one of the major issues of old houses. One method to enhance ventilation is to introduce a solar chimney into an existing house. The
PIERCED SOLAR CHIMNEY
/// PIERCED SOLAR CHIMNEY IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: ventilation, solar chimney Ventilation is one of the major issues of old houses. One method to enhance ventilation is to introduce a solar chimney into an existing house. The
MOLD INSULATION FAÇADE
/// MOLD INSULATION FAÇADE IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 29-05-2012 KEYWORDS: mold, insulation, recovered paper How simple would it be if we could eliminate our waste by simply throwing it into parts of our building? The wall would digest
MOLD INSULATION FAÇADE
/// MOLD INSULATION FAÇADE IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 29-05-2012 KEYWORDS: mold, insulation, recovered paper How simple would it be if we could eliminate our waste by simply throwing it into parts of our building? The wall would digest
INSULATION PATCH
/// INSULATION PATCH IMAGINED BY: Daniel Smidt, Jan Schepko, Thaleia Konstantinou DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: dynamic insulation, fibers, inflatable Looking at the current condition of the built environment, many problems can be identified, one of which is low thermal resistance. How about creating
INSULATION PATCH
/// INSULATION PATCH IMAGINED BY: Daniel Smidt, Jan Schepko, Thaleia Konstantinou DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: dynamic insulation, fibers, inflatable Looking at the current condition of the built environment, many problems can be identified, one of which is low thermal resistance. How about creating
INDIVIDUAL INSULATION – I²
/// INDIVIDUAL INSULATION – I² IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: insulation, individuality, recycling, reuse, do-it-yourself This idea is based on the general principle of insulation: energy is exchanged through air molecules that are heated at one surface,
INDIVIDUAL INSULATION – I²
/// INDIVIDUAL INSULATION – I² IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: insulation, individuality, recycling, reuse, do-it-yourself This idea is based on the general principle of insulation: energy is exchanged through air molecules that are heated at one surface,
BURNABLE INSULATION
/// BURNABLE INSULATION IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: seasons, heating, insulation The thermal behavior of a building depends on temperature differences between the inside and the outside; thus, insulation requirements vary according to season. Based on the
BURNABLE INSULATION
/// BURNABLE INSULATION IMAGINED BY: NEND Workshop “Re-Imagine the House” DATE: 21-02-2012 KEYWORDS: seasons, heating, insulation The thermal behavior of a building depends on temperature differences between the inside and the outside; thus, insulation requirements vary according to season. Based on the
Growing Buildings
/// Growing Buildings IMAGINED BY: Hans Knaack DATE: 02-05-2007 KEYWORDS: self growing, structure, plants, seeds, architecture “That’s much too complicated…with all the building constructions…” Hans Knaack complained. “If we have to use as much wood as possible to reduce our carbon footprint as
Growing Buildings
/// Growing Buildings IMAGINED BY: Hans Knaack DATE: 02-05-2007 KEYWORDS: self growing, structure, plants, seeds, architecture “That’s much too complicated…with all the building constructions…” Hans Knaack complained. “If we have to use as much wood as possible to reduce our carbon footprint as
WRAP IT 2 PROTECT IT
/// WRAP IT 2 PROTECT IT 03-05-2008 IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow DATE: 03-05-2008 KEYWORDS: pneumatic, vacuum, protection, short term use, material mix Many constructions can be made out of wooden materials. When exposed to the elements you normally have to protect the
WRAP IT 2 PROTECT IT
/// WRAP IT 2 PROTECT IT 03-05-2008 IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow DATE: 03-05-2008 KEYWORDS: pneumatic, vacuum, protection, short term use, material mix Many constructions can be made out of wooden materials. When exposed to the elements you normally have to protect the
THE HOME OF THE FREE
/// THE HOME OF THE FREE IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow DATE: 27-07-2010 KEYWORDS: energy, zero carbon, wood A provocative approach, but correct according to the theory: If we clear part of a forest, then use that wood as a foundation, anything
THE HOME OF THE FREE
/// THE HOME OF THE FREE IMAGINED BY: Marcel Bilow DATE: 27-07-2010 KEYWORDS: energy, zero carbon, wood A provocative approach, but correct according to the theory: If we clear part of a forest, then use that wood as a foundation, anything
I AM ENERGY
/// I AM ENERGY IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Marcel Bilow, Linda Hildebrand DATE: 12-02-2010 KEYWORDS: energy, sustainable buildings, architecture, buildings, structure Wood is the only material that incorporates CO2 during its growing process. By burning it at the end of its life
I AM ENERGY
/// I AM ENERGY IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Marcel Bilow, Linda Hildebrand DATE: 12-02-2010 KEYWORDS: energy, sustainable buildings, architecture, buildings, structure Wood is the only material that incorporates CO2 during its growing process. By burning it at the end of its life
Glass House Office
/// Glass House Office IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack DATE: 10-08-2010 KEYWORDS: simple structure, simple deconstruction, flying architecture, short term use, climate control This concept delivers the potential to build an office in a glass house. Glass houses are simple and efficient structures
Glass House Office
/// Glass House Office IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack DATE: 10-08-2010 KEYWORDS: simple structure, simple deconstruction, flying architecture, short term use, climate control This concept delivers the potential to build an office in a glass house. Glass houses are simple and efficient structures
THE STRAW HOUSE
/// THE STRAW HOUSE IMAGINED BY: Workshop “I am Energy”, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts – School of Architecture, TU Delft – Faculty of Architecture – Façade Research Group DATE: 09-06-2010 KEYWORDS: self growing material, biomaterial, renewable construction, self active architecture
THE STRAW HOUSE
/// THE STRAW HOUSE IMAGINED BY: Workshop “I am Energy”, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts – School of Architecture, TU Delft – Faculty of Architecture – Façade Research Group DATE: 09-06-2010 KEYWORDS: self growing material, biomaterial, renewable construction, self active architecture
MUSH-ROOM
/// MUSH-ROOM IMAGINED BY: Güley Alagöz and Prof. Daniel Dendra / DIA DATE: 04-08-2010 KEYWORDS: organic, living organism, life cycle, interior This concept tries to harvest the often used shower actions in a hotel room. The wasted water contains a lot of
MUSH-ROOM
/// MUSH-ROOM IMAGINED BY: Güley Alagöz and Prof. Daniel Dendra / DIA DATE: 04-08-2010 KEYWORDS: organic, living organism, life cycle, interior This concept tries to harvest the often used shower actions in a hotel room. The wasted water contains a lot of
LOW ENERGY REFURBISHMENT
/// LOW ENERGY REFURBISHMENT IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Marcel Bilow DATE: 08-03-2011 KEYWORDS: refurbishment, low energy, short usage, time, material Do we have to invest a huge amount of energy to do a refurbishment? It all depends on the time period. Imagine
LOW ENERGY REFURBISHMENT
/// LOW ENERGY REFURBISHMENT IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Marcel Bilow DATE: 08-03-2011 KEYWORDS: refurbishment, low energy, short usage, time, material Do we have to invest a huge amount of energy to do a refurbishment? It all depends on the time period. Imagine
KRYMMEL – HAGELSLAG SEASONAL INSULATION
/// KRYMMEL – HAGELSLAG SEASONAL INSULATION IMAGINED BY: Workshop “I am Energy”, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts – School of Architecture, TU Delft – Faculty of Architecture – Façade Research Group DATE: 09-06-2010 KEYWORDS: particles, insulation, temporary, energy saving, enclosure Brainstorming
KRYMMEL – HAGELSLAG SEASONAL INSULATION
/// KRYMMEL – HAGELSLAG SEASONAL INSULATION IMAGINED BY: Workshop “I am Energy”, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts – School of Architecture, TU Delft – Faculty of Architecture – Façade Research Group DATE: 09-06-2010 KEYWORDS: particles, insulation, temporary, energy saving, enclosure Brainstorming
HOUSE OF FUEL
/// HOUSE OF FUEL IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Linda Hildebrand, Marcel Bilow DATE: 05-03-2011 KEYWORDS: fuel, building material, energy, reusable, structure Each material already contains an amount of energy. We are able to use a bit of it at the end of
HOUSE OF FUEL
/// HOUSE OF FUEL IMAGINED BY: Ulrich Knaack, Linda Hildebrand, Marcel Bilow DATE: 05-03-2011 KEYWORDS: fuel, building material, energy, reusable, structure Each material already contains an amount of energy. We are able to use a bit of it at the end of
Heat Balloons
/// Heat Balloons IMAGINED BY: Maksym Iurovnikov and Prof. Daniel Dendra / DIA DATE: 05-09-2010 KEYWORDS: energy, sunshading, façade, energy harvesting This concept is based on the principle of heat absorbing balloons. Imagine a layer of black balloons covering the whole surface
Heat Balloons
/// Heat Balloons IMAGINED BY: Maksym Iurovnikov and Prof. Daniel Dendra / DIA DATE: 05-09-2010 KEYWORDS: energy, sunshading, façade, energy harvesting This concept is based on the principle of heat absorbing balloons. Imagine a layer of black balloons covering the whole surface
CO2 CONTAINER STRUCTURE
/// CO2 CONTAINER STRUCTURE IMAGINED BY: Till Klein, Marcel Bilow, Linda Hildebrand, Ulrich Knaack DATE: 24-03-2011 KEYWORDS: CO2, waste storage, reuse Let’s think about the potential of storing CO2 – no, we are not trying to hide the CO2 in old mines
CO2 CONTAINER STRUCTURE
/// CO2 CONTAINER STRUCTURE IMAGINED BY: Till Klein, Marcel Bilow, Linda Hildebrand, Ulrich Knaack DATE: 24-03-2011 KEYWORDS: CO2, waste storage, reuse Let’s think about the potential of storing CO2 – no, we are not trying to hide the CO2 in old mines
BOOK WALL
/// BOOK WALL IMAGINED BY: Workshop “I am Energy”, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts – School of Architecture, TU Delft – Faculty of Architecture – Façade Research Group DATE: 09/06/2010 KEYWORDS: recycling, reuse, embodied energy, books Brainstorming Start: cardboard,
BOOK WALL
/// BOOK WALL IMAGINED BY: Workshop “I am Energy”, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts – School of Architecture, TU Delft – Faculty of Architecture – Façade Research Group DATE: 09/06/2010 KEYWORDS: recycling, reuse, embodied energy, books Brainstorming Start: cardboard,
BALLOON INSULATION
/// BALLOON INSULATION IMAGINED BY: Workshop “I am Energy”, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts – School of Architecture, TU Delft – Faculty of Architecture – Façade Research Group, renderings by Jens Böke KEYWORDS: pneumatic, electrostatic, flying architecture, adaptivity This concept uses
BALLOON INSULATION
/// BALLOON INSULATION IMAGINED BY: Workshop “I am Energy”, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts – School of Architecture, TU Delft – Faculty of Architecture – Façade Research Group, renderings by Jens Böke KEYWORDS: pneumatic, electrostatic, flying architecture, adaptivity This concept uses
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