SITE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

SHELTER/STRUCTURE DESIGN

After deciding to move forward with the bridal joint connection, our team lead, Liz, developed several possible designs for the group to consider.

Digital models of the most promising structures were analyzed using Karamba3D. Additionally, with the use of laser cutters and plywood, physical models were constructed to begin understanding the challenges of the joint connection type and analyze its structural capabilities.

The design was further developed for the proposal, with the spacing between columns adjusted to create a variety in the scale of interior spaces, resulting in the structure pictured below.

Kit of Parts

A kit of parts was established, totaling 10 unique pieces to construct the proposed design.

A physical model of the finalized system and structure was constructed to finalize the design and verify its structural stability.

Finalizing Design Proposal

The three team members split into the realms in which they were most comfortable: Liz, who focused on rendering and digital design refinement; Jordan, who specialized in 1:1 plywood model fabrication; and Diego, who explored materials and structural analysis.