3/30 Class Response

I was shocked to think about the foundations for virtual reality being laid as early as the 1800's... but it makes sense.  Just like the Second Life guy was talking about, people have always wanted to explore the newest frontier.  Immersion into "worlds" that we otherwise couldn't access is one such frontier... whether that be the past as with the Battle of Gettysberg, or the future.

Independent Project

For my independent project I am planning on utilizing responsive technology in the form of transparent LED screens on the facade and inner courtyards of my thesis project.  They will serve as signage for the businesses housed within my project as well as responsive elements that react to the street and sidewalk traffic.  I have been researching different kinds of technology and have settled on this one as a display device because of the transparency it allows for my building facade.  I expect to gain a greater understanding for the ways in which responsive technology can be utilized to bring a sense of localism to a city.  Specifically, I think that by allowing street and sidewalk traffic to effect an element of the facade of my building will cause my building to not only be located on a city block, but to become that city block.  People will become a direct influence on the aesthetics of the building, and thus take a greater pride in the building.

Check out this link for the kind of transparent LED technology I'm thinking of using:

      https://www.inventables.com/technologies/transparent-led-film

Class Response 3/23

I find it extremely interesting how the cost of some fabrication techniques increases the likelihood that technology will be developed to streamline the process.  High cost forces innovation in order to maintain feasibility.

3/20 Class Response

Seeing the digital fabrication lab was eye opening.  When you think about all of the machines in a vacuum they seem imposing.  Seeing them in that small room makes them seem more accessible.  I was surprised at the detail that the CNC router was able to obtain carving into the wax.  I wish that these machines would have been introduced earlier in my Miami Graduate career.

Class Update 3/18

Introduction to Digital fabrication

I thought it interesting to hear that digital fabrication has been an additive technology in that fabrication machines are used to build other fabrication machines.  It's almost reproductive in how the old machine gives birth to the new one.  I was surprised to hear that 3d printers could print color and texture.  I think that has a lot of possibilities.  Finally, it seems to me that digital fabrication is really an exercise in proper planning.  One thing is wrong and everything won't work.  It must be necessary to have a VERY firm grip on the technology you're using.  Nothing you can simply figure out as you go.

Class 3/16

Short Class

The discussion on individual projects was what I expected it to be.  Now I'm torn between doing a paper and doing something hands on.