testing webcam in Processing -> sending data via UDP to Grasshopper -> mapping height to the kinetic pavilion
Processing sketch made by Corneel Cannaerts.
The roof structure reacts upon the dynamic movements of the people using the pavilion. It creates a dialogue between the user and the architecture and the perception of the space they find themselves in. For example dancing people can trigger the pavilion to react upon the dynamic movements.
The pavilion takes on an aerodynamic shape and available winds cool down the pavilion. Places with high irradiation levels result in a change of the roof structure and create shadow spots.
The pavilion picks up solar alignment and tries to catch as many solar irradiation (heat gains) as possible. Places with higher irradiation levels result in a height-difference in the pavilion’s roof structure so it expands and attracts more heat.
#46 mdf sheets 60x30cm #28 servomotors #160 metal sticks #28 bolts and screws #1 Arduino Duemilanove #1 Arduino Mega #1 recycled computer power supply #75g wood glue #many cables #120 hours
Testing the iPad on a part of the model.
Testing the strength of the bars
Experiment with elastic textile stretched between the columns. Problem: too much tension in the textile, the columns were skewed.
Experiment with tubes that slide together.
iPad communicates with Grasshopper
Move gear with Grasshopper
