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Xmen2.0: Energy Masterplan Model
[8 Feb 2010]

Overview
The Xiamen Energy Masterplan Model was developed with CHORA as part of their scheme for the Taiwan Strait Incubator project.  This portion of the scheme looks to establish Xiamen as the first “Green” or Energy Efficient City in China.  To achieve this the city commissioned an overall “Energy Masterplan” from CHORA which addresses this goal [...]

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Xustainable Xiamen
[24 Aug 2009]

Earlier in the summer I began an ongoing collaboration with Chora as part the exhibit for the Xiamen Energy Masterplan at the International Energy Efficiency in Building Expo in Xiamen, China.   My contribution was to develop the interactive elements for the master plan model.  The model itself measured approx 3m X 3m and was created [...]

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StemCloud Electro+Bio intelligence
[1 May 2009]

For the Sevilla Biennale I worked with Ecologic Studio to implement a layer of electronic intelligence and monitoring to augment their systems of biological response for StemCloud.
The basic variables in the system were Water + Nutrients + CO2.  The CO2 was to be provided by the visitors by blowing into the tubes.  The goal for [...]

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Field Condition
[23 Jun 2010]

This summer we are undertaking a fresh investigation into the now classic subject of fabrication methods for developing pattern/gradient on a double-curved surface.  While this project builds directly on methods developed for Robofold instead of looking at panelization, we are focusing developing the inherent properties of the form itself.
We are currently based in Lexington, Kentucky [...]

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X-Men Development
[18 Jan 2010]

This fall I worked with students at the University of Kentucky on the development of the “Xiamen Energy Masterplan Model”, part of an ongoing collaboration with CHORA.  Over the course of a few weeks the students completely remade all 600+ LEDS, connection circuits, and prototyped the entire layout.
Team: Anton Bakerjian, Amanda Bocchinfuso, Spencer Dohrman, Chris [...]

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Agent Based Weaving
[3 Sep 2009]

Examples of initial test of developing a system for weaving structural systems using Massive. Future development will look to control the weaving typology over time as well as 3D weaving.
2 Agents

30 Agents

200 Agents

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Custom PCB fab
[15 Jun 2010]

We have recently installed our Mits Eleven Lab CNC.  This means we now have the capability to produce custom PCBs in house.  First output soon.

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FORM.ing studio featured on UK website
[12 Jun 2010]

Graduate studio taught with Erick Carcamo of X|Atelier is featured on the UK CoD website .

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CoD Graduation Show
[11 May 2010]

Last Friday the College of Design opened its end of year show at LOT. The show featured work from the graduate studio I co-taught with Erick Carcamo of X|Atelier.
Over a 2 week period the World Equestrian Games will increase the population of Lexington by approximately 400% and radically alter the city’s notion of infrastructure, [...]

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Folding Production – Robofold for Studio Laarman
[30 Mar 2010]

AltnResearch recently completed a collaboration with Robofold to develop a robotic folding system for Studio Joris Laarman. The system of 4 robots simulates production of Laarman’s Asimov chair by folding it from a flat sheet of metal. The prototype is currently on show at the Friedman Benda Gallery in New York City. – [...]

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Sensor Input for Maya
[24 Jan 2010]

Part 1 – Setup and Security
To allow the various pieces of software/hardware to connect you must set up a few things beforehand.  You should only have to do this once.
STEP1:  Install Maya Browser Plugin.  Open Maya,  goto  HELP-> Browser Setup Asssistant.
Click Install Automatically
STEP2:  Follow the instructions HERE to set up the security setting for Maya [...]

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lightMap
[3 Apr 2009]

LightMaps – converts lighting data of a surface to an image file using the rendering engine.
-you can animate the lights and generate a series of maps that show the changing conditions
-the maps are named so that they can be used as an animated texture on the surface
download HERE
To use it:
(Assuming you already have the lights [...]

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colourCode
[3 Apr 2009]

The colourCode system utilizes grayscale maps to control component systems. see the script for details.
download HERE

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Scripting Reference – Launched
[2 Jul 2008]

After a few months planning and design we finally launched the first beta of the Scripting Reference Database @ the Institut of Experimental Architecture in Innsbruck. The goal was to develop a comprehensive database of scripts and references for architecture. The goal is for it to become a hub of information generated by [...]