Tuesday, 30 January 2018

Design sketches on ideas of an insulated tent inspired from the fur of a squirrel.

Monday, 29 January 2018

Work in progress!

Mapping how squirrels in the Siberian forest deal with thermal challenges.

Web articles on Glass Frog. 


https://featuredcreature.com/glass-frog-looks-like-glowing-constellation-rainforest/
https://www.zmescience.com/ecology/animals-ecology/glass-frog-transparent-43242/
https://www.wired.com/2016/09/glass-frog-doesnt-care-can-see-guts/
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/glass-frog-wears-its-heart-all-see?mode=magazine&context=193345

The glowworm, step 1 in Chalmers Crash Course


We have just started a week long workshop exploring the subject of Biomimicry. Every group get to research a certain environment and a chosen species.

We have the cave & the glowworm.

The Glowworms is an interesting source of inspiration because:
1. They create their own light (supercool!)
2. They live and prosper in a rough environment
3. They are beautiful
4. They are organized as a group (go teamwork!)

How is the light created? Why? What are the conditions that are needed for the glowworm to live and achieve this?

We don't know the answers yet, but we are working on it!

Kind Regards,
Cave Group,
Students from Chalmers Masterprogram Architecture and Cityplanning Beyond Sustainability


MARINE

Coral Reefs and the jellyfish

Links:
https://teara.govt.nz/en/corals-anemones-and-jellyfish
https://www.similandivecenter.com/infopage/coral-science
https://rd.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12526-012-0110-y
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275719893_Lessons_from_a_Coral_Reef_Biomimicry_for_Structural_Engineers
https://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/10/jellyfish-barge-biomimicry-best/
http://dabirilab.com/


Facts Jellyfish:










Implementation in Architecture
https://inhabitat.com/nyu-researchers-create-a-superlight-flying-jellyfish-drone-that-flaps-into-the-air/
https://www.archdaily.com/569709/jellyfish-barge-provides-sustainable-source-of-food-and-water
https://www.archdaily.com/465005/jellyfish-house-wiel-arets-architects
https://inhabitat.com/these-floating-jellyfish-gardens-purify-polluted-water-and-air-while-growing-food/
https://inhabitat.com/elegant-jellyfish-inspire-research-in-propulsion-and-energy-technology/
https://inhabitat.com/ph-conditioner-floating-jellyfish-skyscrapers-combat-air-pollution-while-producing-fresh-water/
https://inhabitat.com/jellyfish-like-underwater-orb-lights-react-to-the-sounds-of-the-city/
https://inhabitat.com/3d-printed-aquaponic-homes-grow-their-own-veggies-and-fish/