Wednesday, October 5, 2011
E01
Exercise_01: Biomimetic Process
CASE STUDY:
BRYOZOA
mechanism: Retraction muscle
function: Organism feeding and protection
generation: Contracting/Expansion of muscle
system limits: surface area of environment
applicability:Shading system (faux tree) paired solar array and sensor system to automatically expand to shade from intense solar energy) and contract when not receiving necessary solar energy
AMARDILLO
mechanism: contraction muscles into shielded ball of leathery armor
function: to shield or sheath
generation: the interaction between smart armor that adjust to the previous layer of sheathing
system limits: size of ball(volume, area) and number of adjustable interactive panels
applicability:Shielding facade skin to protcet against harsh environments or weather
ROSE FLOWER
mechanism: opening, blossoming
function: to provide sunlight to the interior
generation: multiple pedals in spiraling sequence unraveling
system limits: number of petals, size of flower, environmental controls
applicability: another responsive skin facade to infrared energy as well as light spectrum
EXTENDED BIRD WING
mechanism: contraction
function: concealment
generation: contraction and sheathing
system limits: interactive panels (feather) that are layered to contract with maximal efficiency
applicability: sheathing panels
ARMADILLIDIIAE:
mechanism: contraction
function: concealment
generation: contraction and sheathing
system limits: interactive panels (feather) that are layered to contract with maximal efficiency
applicability: sheathing panels
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