Academic Project • Spring 2024 • Individual Work
Instructor: Mark Anderson
The thesis explores how architecture, like other modern fields, has a 'soft' quality. This concept has two main aspects: first, treating architecture as software rather than hardware, where spaces function as computational systems that interact with people autonomously. Second, it examines the use of soft materials, such as soft robotics, reflecting a trend towards unconventional material use. Using Sloterdijk's womb metaphor and Banham's focus on environmental features, the thesis shows how architecture connects with various levels, from small-scale bubbles to global contexts. It argues for a shift towards environmental cybernetics, viewing architecture as dynamic and autonomous entities that interact with humans. The thesis ultimately promotes a broader view of bubble architecture, encouraging creative approaches to challenge traditional boundaries and rethink architectural possibilities.
Toolkit & 3D printing mold
Programming,the air compressor blows air to the valves, and the sensor controls the on/off switch of each motor to control the inflation and deflation of the unit.
Fabrication, two layers of cured material cured togethher as one integral air chamber, ready to be deployed.
Unit testing
