Algal Fuel Model [technique] Documentation

Prototype III

[framework]: Our third prototype involved continuing the development of our plaster topographical panels.  Using the Analog: Digital New Orleans project as a precedent, we were able to refine the frame for our plaster mold. We utilized 2x4s held together by c-clamps to make the frame easier to put together, take apart, clean, and reuse for […]

Pointline Marshes Project . PREX

Interesting example of experimentation taking place by Alan Berger and others at MIT and the GSD. The work involves examining different wetland configurations and how they effect the flow of water to maximize the cleansing effectiveness of the vegetation. The forms and experiments are beautiful and intriguing, it is great to see hydraulic experiments taking […]

protoype growing vegetation

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protoype storyboard v2

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March 24 (wed) – have all of necessary data collected – bathymetric/elevation – breakline/surface – wetland gradient – salinity – infrastructure: oil wells, pipes, refineries, roads March 27 (sat) – transfer data into autocade files – cut scaled sections on laser cutter – material testing/experimentation March 31 (wed) – construction of larger model framework – […]

prototype 5.0- precision & abstraction

So with my model, I realize I need to be more precise in what I am representing. The first step towards that is to collect more accurate information. I compiled a large ArcMap document with the following data of my Golden Meadow- Port Fourchon transect: – bathymetric/topography data – breakline data (change in surface cover […]

Schedule

March, 2010 Wed.24 – Finish model prototype construction. Continue search for plastic particles. Sat.27 – Start Framework terrain models in Civil 3D. Collect all river profiles. Wed.31 – Continue work on terrain models and profiles(Now using Photoshop/3ds max). Model maintenance/fine-tuning. April, 2010 Spring Break – determine life of model prototype, start construction of larger model […]

Printed 3d “moment-piece” models

Political Piece This piece reflects politics in that these energy industries are unable to penetrate, or intersect politics, instead, the piece redirects the energy industries’ force into ascension, decline, or continued stability. Economics piece This piece reflects the economy’s effects on industries. Specifically, because of a set number of possible consumers, as one energy source […]

Prototype II

[framework]: We used the laser cutter to cut an inverse chipboard topography model to use as a mold.  We constructed a small wooden frame in which the chipboard mold would fit. The cracks of the frame were filled with clay and both the wood frame and the chipboard mold were coated in Vaseline to prevent […]