MODULE 2 Virtual Environments Semester 2 Dimitri Blazos 607504 Dimitri Blazos 607504
Module 2 Module two required a lot of patients and attention to detail. We looked at applyng what we had learnt from the lectures and readings such as Kandinsky’s methods of critical analysis as well as looking at abstraction and reduction. Also that computers can oftenhave limitations which I had also experienced when attempting to find ways of representing something within my model such as creating triangles which vary within my panelling formation. Overall model 2 has been making changes to module 1 to improve our designs as well as thinking about it being constructed, because in the end our ultimate way is to create these models.
Reading analysis
With the contribution of the major elements of what make up a sound wave (sine curve, compression/extension, waves within a tube) i determined my first prototype of my design presented in module one. At this stage i was still looking at ways i could represent this through the panelling.
So the process began, looking at natural phenomena such as the sound wave. From here analysing Kostof’s methods of “critical analysis� to find underlying shapes and curves which make up the overall form.
Recaping natural phenomena
In order to determine contours I first made the model and projected lines which were not parrallel due to my model design. I took orthographic photos then to project as frame in Rhino. When I cut the model I then used intercrv command to me measure around the curve.
Contour Model Development
In order to create this I needed to determine a helix and then stretch the cylinder created. To produce panelling I needed to create an attractor curve to determine areas of compression and tension.
Panelling
Contour Model Development
FFurther Panelling
The panelling created interesting shadows which you can see in the photo on the left. If the light source was on the inside, which it will be for the final it will project a lot better. The shapes which i created were on increasing scale. so signify the extension of the sound wave.
FPaper model
In determining the panelling i looked at further developed what i already had. When thinking about building i realised that constructing something with a smooth surface would be very difficult to impossible. For this reason, rather than just cutting triangles i looked an encorperating these triangles into the surface as it would easier to construct. This design does still represent what i wanting in showing up a wa
This design does still represent what i wanting in showing up a wave grows and the particles which create expansion and compression.
Final Panelling
To further think about lighiting I decided to further experiment my model by experimenting with changing radius circles and triangles. The triangles allowed me to allow more light out and created a lot more interesting patterns.
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Perspective
Variable-Diameter Carbon Nanotubes These nontubes had a very interesting natural panelling phenomena. Besides the fact that it has varying diametre it also has changing form in its panelling. Going from a smoother surface, to a more distinct hexagenal polygons.
I further looked at examples for panelling, the circular design here shows the idea of varying the diametre of the circle to indicate this change in compression.
Precedents
Final Design